Reviews

Cover of Dreaming of Freedom book shows illustration of child reaching for key hanging from orange tree

The horror of childhood under occupation

Alia Al Ghussain 9 August 2016

Firsthand accounts of Palestinian children imprisoned by Israel reveal systemic abuse. Read more about The horror of childhood under occupation

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Palestine Youth Orchestra's triumphant UK debut

Sarah Irving 29 July 2016

A diverse program pleases solidarity audience and classical music fans alike. Read more about Palestine Youth Orchestra's triumphant UK debut

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The West's "wreck and ruin" strategy in the Middle East

Rod Such 8 July 2016

A sweeping survey of 14 years regional upheaval and human suffering in Patrick Cockburn’s Chaos & Caliphate. Read more about The West's "wreck and ruin" strategy in the Middle East

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A Palestinian writer's damning dispatches from Israel

Sarah Irving 7 July 2016

Haaretz columnist Sayed Kashua’s optimism and bitter humor worn down by daily racism. Read more about A Palestinian writer's damning dispatches from Israel

A vivid reimagining of Palestinian symbols

Nora Parr 17 June 2016

Swapped gender and haunting figures in Gaza-born artist Ibrahim Al Mozain’s The Loud Silence. Read more about A vivid reimagining of Palestinian symbols

Memory, home and belonging in "A Curious Land"

Sarah Irving 13 June 2016

Prize-winning fiction explores 100 years of Palestinian history through the eyes of realistic — and imperfect — people. Read more about Memory, home and belonging in "A Curious Land"

A remarkable life in the Palestinian struggle

Sarah Irving 7 June 2016

Yusif Sayigh’s wonderfully frank memoirs recall conflict with Arafat. Read more about A remarkable life in the Palestinian struggle

What's behind the US media's special relationship with Israel?

Rod Such 3 June 2016

How Israel manipulates the press to portray itself as victim. Read more about What's behind the US media's special relationship with Israel?

Music floats above Zionism's barriers

Daryl Meador 31 May 2016

Pre-1948 Jerusalem radio broadcasts serve as blueprint for new film by young Palestinian director. Read more about Music floats above Zionism's barriers

Writing about Palestine's tragedy

Selma Dabbagh 27 May 2016

Extraordinary Rendition is an anthology of American authors who refuse to self-censor. Read more about Writing about Palestine's tragedy