Empathy in distress
By Lydia Alaiadi As we scroll through the small screens of our phones, we see pictures of hurt people, and many of us scroll really fast, but it’s not for…
Perspectives of Israeli and Palestinian youth
By Ekaterina KuleshinaThe perspectives of Israeli and Palestinian youth - shaped by lived experiences, global connectivity, and shifting societal values - may be key to breaking cycles of violence and…
Banning Hope: The Impact of the UNRWA Shutdown
By Majd Salfity In October 2024, Israel's Knesset passed two pivotal bills that effectively ban the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) from operating in Israeli-controlled…
Resilience Through Culture
by Ekaterina Kuleshina This article highlights inspiring stories of individuals and communities who embody the spirit of resilience through culture. In the heart of Palestine, amidst the echoes of political…
Overcoming Adversity: The Palestinian National Football Team
By Majd Salfity Not many teams can capture the spirit of perseverance and determination more than the Palestinian national football team. Representing a country facing major political and economic challenges,…
The Crossroads of Rafah
By Ekaterina Kuleshina Rafah, a city straddling the border between Egypt and the Gaza Strip, holds significant strategic, cultural, and humanitarian importance. Known for its bustling border crossing, it serves…
Social Media Warriors
By Lydia Alaiadi With more than 28.000 Palestinians dead, including children, Israel continues its offensive in Gaza, repeatedly claiming that their only true enemy is Hamas, and their mission is to…
The resisting Mosque
By Leena Haider The tensions between Israel and Palestine continue to rise, this time in one of the holiest sites in Judaism and Islam: Al-Aqsa Mosque. Al-Aqsa Mosque does not frequently…
A short Easter Tale
By Majd Salfity As we move into the early-spring season and start seeing chocolate eggs and pastel-colored shop windows, we know Easter must be on the way! The Christian holiday known as Easter…
The sacred month
Every year, Muslims around the world look forward to the first day of Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and the most sacred month in Islamic culture, when the…