British mandate

Religiously inspired colonial nationalism feeds Israel’s wars

Rod Such 14 August 2019

“Thirst for strength” is one driver of Israeli ethnonationalist expansionism. Read more about Religiously inspired colonial nationalism feeds Israel’s wars

Sarah Irving 6 July 2017

England feared its policies in the Holy Land would provoke political unrest among Muslims in India. Read more about How imperial Britain promoted religion to stymie Palestinian nationalism

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”

Sarah Irving 14 January 2016

Author Sherene Seikaly draws a fascinating portrait of Mandate Palestine’s middle class. Read more about The "men of capital" and the struggle for Palestine

Charlotte Silver 22 May 2015

Displaying their defiance, locals rebuilt their tents yesterday evening. Read more about Israel destroys Bedouin village for 84th time

Selma Dabbagh 23 March 2015

Sarah Irving 8 December 2014

A look at some of the best books for people new to the issue of Palestine. Read more about Best books for newcomers to Palestine and its literature

Rod Such 7 May 2014

Shira Robinson’s book Citizen Strangers exposes Zionist “liberalism” as a facade. Read more about How Israel tried to recast Palestinians as strangers in their own land

Sarah Irving 9 December 2013

Muslims, Christians and Jews celebrated each other’s holidays, according to musician Wasif Jawhariyyeh. Read more about Musician's diaries depict religions at peace as Jerusalem goes electric

Frank Barat Brussels 8 December 2013

Campaign for boycott, divestment and sanctions is “as good as it gets,” according to the Israeli historian. Read more about “We don’t have the luxury to wait” for Israel to change on its own, says Ilan Pappe