Business in Gaza still devastated one year after attack
15 June 2022
About 75 percent of young graduates are unemployed. Read more about Business in Gaza still devastated one year after attack
Mohammed Assaf
Why did Israel bomb bookstores?
2 June 2021
Samir Mansour’s library was a vital resource for Gaza’s students. Read more about Why did Israel bomb bookstores?
Palestinian directors say no to UAE-Israel "colonial cinema" deal
21 October 2020
Cultural, religious tolerance used as mask for collusion with Israel’s crimes. Read more about Palestinian directors say no to UAE-Israel "colonial cinema" deal
Eurovision: A kitsch ad for apartheid Israel
11 May 2017
Israel’s participation in pop contest is a profoundly political act. Read more about Eurovision: A kitsch ad for apartheid Israel
The triumph of an Arab idol
12 November 2015
By telling the story of the singer Mohammed Assaf, Hany Abu-Assad has made a feelgood movie about Gaza. Read more about The triumph of an Arab idol
Gaza youth defied “smell of death” to form popular band
Gaza City 12 March 2014
The Watar Band was formed following Operation Cast Lead, Israel’s murderous assault in late 2008 and early 2009. Read more about Gaza youth defied “smell of death” to form popular band
Mohammed Assaf: champion of the people or the powerful?
29 July 2013
Palestinian musician Reem Kelani explores the musical and political significance of an Arab Idol victory. Read more about Mohammed Assaf: champion of the people or the powerful?
Mohammed Assaf, talent under pressure
28 June 2013
Nidal El-Khairy on the new Arab Idol. Read more about Mohammed Assaf, talent under pressure
Waiting for Salah al-Din to liberate us
30 April 2013
The three most pressing issues Palestinians care about are not what one might think they are … Read more about Waiting for Salah al-Din to liberate us