Reviews

Dismantling the distortion about Israel

Rod Such 27 April 2017

New book by historian Ilan Pappe debunks myth of Jewish and democratic state. Read more about Dismantling the distortion about Israel

Israeli bombs from the view of a Gaza ambulance crew

Nora Parr 25 March 2017

Filmmaker Mohamed Jabaly followed a team of paramedics throughout Israel’s 51-day bombardment in 2014. Read more about Israeli bombs from the view of a Gaza ambulance crew

How Zionist terrorism determined Palestine's fate

Rod Such 15 March 2017

Groundbreaking study shows how terror was crucial to creation of Israel. Read more about How Zionist terrorism determined Palestine's fate

Installation view of three works on canvas on wall with vitrine containing rifle in foreground

Young Palestinian artists handle fragile memories with care

Nora Parr 10 February 2017

History is digested and reimagined at London exhibition. Read more about Young Palestinian artists handle fragile memories with care

Cover of From Khartoum to Jerusalem book

The untold lives of dragomans

Sarah Irving 7 February 2017

An American reverend born into slavery was one of the many acquaintances made by Palestinian tour guide Solomon Negima. Read more about The untold lives of dragomans

Artwork for Thuluth album cover shows collage of man's head

Music that narrates the plight of a generation

Sarah Irving 19 January 2017

Tamer Abu Ghazaleh’s third album is a rewarding – but not easy – experience. Read more about Music that narrates the plight of a generation

A satisfying celebration of Jerusalem

Sarah Irving 11 January 2017

Collection of studies highlights facets of a vibrant, unique city. Read more about A satisfying celebration of Jerusalem

The robust world of the great Druze poet

Sarah Irving 3 January 2017

Samih al-Qasim is considered one of the two major Palestinian poetic voices of the last half of the 20th century. Read more about The robust world of the great Druze poet

Cover of The Commander book shows Fawzi al-Qawuqji as young man sitting in front of tent

Palestine's “scallywag leader of incredible cunning”

Selma Dabbagh 16 December 2016

Adventurous life of Fawzi al-Qawuqji, early 20th century revolutionary, recounted in engrossing new biography. Read more about Palestine's “scallywag leader of incredible cunning”

What makes Israeli apartheid "special"?

Rod Such 26 October 2016

Collection of essays examines the similarities and differences between South Africa under white rule and present-day Israel. Read more about What makes Israeli apartheid "special"?