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“Just a Child” shows how prison leaves mental scars on Palestinian boy

Daryl Meador Bethlehem 20 January 2014

Raghad was rearrested after he turned 15. Read more about “Just a Child” shows how prison leaves mental scars on Palestinian boy

Israel to destroy another Haifa neighborhood, evict Palestinian residents

Patrick O. Strickland Haifa 16 January 2014

Locals say that their history is being erased. Read more about Israel to destroy another Haifa neighborhood, evict Palestinian residents

Romance and realism merge in Jerusalem-focused radio play

Sarah Irving 15 January 2014

Reem Kelani’s music provides effective match to Selma Dabbagh’s writing. Read more about Romance and realism merge in Jerusalem-focused radio play

“Politicians are cowards” on Israel, says prominent Australian scholar

Samah Sabawi 14 January 2014

Cruelty “hallmark of Israel’s policies,” says prominent boycott advocate. Read more about “Politicians are cowards” on Israel, says prominent Australian scholar

Closure of tunnels deprives Gaza of $230 million per month, says government

Khaled Alashqar Gaza City 13 January 2014

Thousands have been affected by the actions of Egypt’s military. Read more about Closure of tunnels deprives Gaza of $230 million per month, says government

Palestinians mark subdued Christmas at Gaza's Orthodox church

Rami Almeghari 9 January 2014

Siege has a major effect on 7 January celebrations. Read more about Palestinians mark subdued Christmas at Gaza's Orthodox church

“I did all that I could do for Palestine,” says freed prisoner Said Tamimi

Budour Youssef Hassan Nabi Saleh 9 January 2014

Said Tamimi has no regrets over his role in resisting the occupation. Read more about “I did all that I could do for Palestine,” says freed prisoner Said Tamimi

Lebanon charges punitive registration fees to Palestinians fleeing Syria war

Mutawalli Abou Nasser Beirut 8 January 2014

A family of five has to shell out $1,000 for basic papers, an expense few of the destitute refugees can afford. Read more about Lebanon charges punitive registration fees to Palestinians fleeing Syria war

The Month in Pictures: December 2013

5 January 2014

A monthly roundup of photographs documenting Palestine, Palestinian life, politics and culture, and international solidarity with Palestine. Read more about The Month in Pictures: December 2013

Last Palestinian family vows to remain as Israel gentrifies historic Haifa neighborhood

Patrick O. Strickland Haifa 3 January 2014

The Abbas family has lived in Haifa’s Wadi al-Siyah for more than 100 years. Read more about Last Palestinian family vows to remain as Israel gentrifies historic Haifa neighborhood