"Cold violence" in Palestine
5 October 2017
PalFest anthology bears witness to the everyday brutality of Israel’s occupation. Read more about "Cold violence" in Palestine
Atef Abu Saif
Is fun forbidden in Gaza?
Gaza Strip 9 May 2016
Theater and cinema have suffered because of a siege imposed by Israel and censorship imposed by Hamas, artists say. Read more about Is fun forbidden in Gaza?
Atef Abu Saif’s chilling, evocative stories of Gaza onslaught
17 June 2015
Author’s personal diaries convey daily experiences of 51-day Israeli attack. Read more about Atef Abu Saif’s chilling, evocative stories of Gaza onslaught
Mourid Barghouti to headline London festival of Arabic culture
29 April 2015
The Shubbak festival of Arabic culture showcases Palestinian film, dance and literature. Read more about Mourid Barghouti to headline London festival of Arabic culture
Gaza author Atef Abu Saif shortlisted for "Arabic Booker" prize
16 February 2015
Atef Abu Saif has been recognized for a novel he hasn’t even seen a copy of. Read more about Gaza author Atef Abu Saif shortlisted for "Arabic Booker" prize
Gaza's writers keep writing under the bombs
20 July 2014
Authors defy Israel’s violence with desire to put Palestinian experience in public domain. Read more about Gaza's writers keep writing under the bombs
Doubt and desire abound in "The Book of Gaza"
11 July 2014
What is the role of beauty in a place of urgency and occupation, asks new collection of short stories. Read more about Doubt and desire abound in "The Book of Gaza"