Palestine

Palestine Festival of Literature: History, challenges and impact

Palestine Festival of Literature: History, challenges and impact

Annual PalFest, founded by Egyptian Ahdaf Soueif in partnership with several organisations, runs from 25-31 May in cities across historic Palestine, aims to 'break cultural siege imposed on Palestinians'

Cremisan vs. Apartheid Wall

Cremisan vs. Apartheid Wall

On Tuesday 21th May, 2013, at 7:30 PM, AICafe invite you for Cremisan vs. Apartheid Wall with George Abu Aid.

Israel desecrates 2350 holy sites in Palestinian territories occupied in 1948

Israel desecrates 2350 holy sites in Palestinian territories occupied in 1948

Data from the Al-Aqsa Foundation shows that 2350 Islamic and Christian holy sites located in destroyed villages, as well as coastal towns in the Palestinian Territories, have been desecrated by the Israeli occupation.

Cheers for Palestinian film of love and betrayal

Cheers for Palestinian film of love and betrayal

The tensions of Palestinian life under Israeli occupation exploded onto the screen at Cannes on Monday, where a tale of love and betrayal won a five-minute standing ovation.

UNESCO to send fact-finding commission to Jerusalem

UNESCO to send fact-finding commission to Jerusalem

UNESCO will send a fact-finding commission on May 20 to investigate ongoing Israeli measures in Jerusalem, the Palestinian minister of foreign affairs said Thursday.

Arab Idol contestant wins over fans as the ‘voice of Gaza’

Arab Idol contestant wins over fans as the ‘voice of Gaza’

With his glinting smile and powerful vocals captivating audiences and panel of judges, an Arab Idol contestant has become the first Palestinian to advance into a late stage of the pan-Arab talent competition.

For backing ’5 Broken Cameras,’ ‘Jewish Press’ smears Dustin Hoffman as has-been ‘figleaf’ with ‘Semitic nose’

For backing ’5 Broken Cameras,’ ‘Jewish Press’ smears Dustin Hoffman as has-been ‘figleaf’ with ‘Semitic nose’

On Saturday night in LA, Dustin Hoffman was to present a Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC) award to Emad Burnat, the Palestinian co-director of the brilliant documentary “5 Broken Cameras” about resistance in occupied Bil’in

Smooth moves: Handicap dancers perform at Palestinian festival

Smooth moves: Handicap dancers perform at Palestinian festival

People in wheelchairs and one-legged dancers show off their smooth moves during the Contemporary Dance festival in the Palestinian city of Ramallah that ended on Friday.

Cross-country concert unites Palestinian children

Cross-country concert unites Palestinian children

Palestinian children from across the region took part in a concert that united the voices of 700 youths from Lebanon, Jordan, Syria, the West Bank and the Gaza Strip, broadcast via a satellite link.

Palestinian Short Film to Compete at Cannes Film Festival

Palestinian Short Film to Compete at Cannes Film Festival

A Palestinian short film was one of nine films selected from among 3500 short films from 132 countries to compete at the Cannes Film Festival scheduled for May 26, according to the Cannes Film Festival website.