Palestine

Political censorship in theatre has gone too far – especially on Palestinian art. Here’s why
Cressida Brown

Political censorship in theatre has gone too far – especially on Palestinian art. Here’s why

Cressida Brown, director of Cutting the Tightrope, and playwrights from the new production speak out over political censorship in the theatre

‘I will never forget the day it all changed’: This is what life is like as an aid worker in Gaza
Salwa Al-Tibi

‘I will never forget the day it all changed’: This is what life is like as an aid worker in Gaza

Salwa Al-Tibi is a protection and safeguarding officer for Humanitarian organisation CARE International, and a Palestinian mother of five currently living in Deir Al-Balah in the central Gaza Strip. Here, she shares what life is like after a year of relentless conflict

‘I lost everything imaginable’: Women in Gaza recall how a year of war has upended their lives
Shurooq, Asmaa and Raja

‘I lost everything imaginable’: Women in Gaza recall how a year of war has upended their lives

Three women told ActionAid how they had been affected by war in Gaza and how they are still finding reasons for hope, in spite of all the suffering

Recognising the Stranger: On Palestine and Narrative review – a clear-eyed meditation
Review

Recognising the Stranger: On Palestine and Narrative review – a clear-eyed meditation

It’s never been more dangerous to be a Palestinian aid worker – we feel the world has abandoned us
Salma Altaweel

It’s never been more dangerous to be a Palestinian aid worker – we feel the world has abandoned us

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I’m an Israeli who helped survivors of 7 October attack. Here’s why we need a ceasefire in Gaza
War in Gaza

I’m an Israeli who helped survivors of 7 October attack. Here’s why we need a ceasefire in Gaza

‘It’s hell on Earth’: British doctors recall seeing ‘unimaginable suffering’ in Gaza
War in Gaza

‘It’s hell on Earth’: British doctors recall seeing ‘unimaginable suffering’ in Gaza

People in Gaza say they’re waiting their turn to be killed – the sense of helplessness is overwhelming
Ahmed Najar

People in Gaza say they’re waiting their turn to be killed – the sense of helplessness is overwhelming

Call for MPs to support new Ukraine-style visa scheme for Palestinians trapped in Gaza
Israel-Gaza war

Call for MPs to support new Ukraine-style visa scheme for Palestinians trapped in Gaza

‘Pinkwashing’ or ‘unifying’? Why fans are boycotting Eurovision – and why some are watching anyway
Eurovision

‘Pinkwashing’ or ‘unifying’? Why fans are boycotting Eurovision – and why some are watching anyway

‘Helpless’ UK residents call for Home Office to help get families out of Gaza: ‘We feel betrayed’
Israel-Gaza war

‘Helpless’ UK residents call for Home Office to help get families out of Gaza: ‘We feel betrayed’

I lost 200 members of my family to war in Gaza. I feel betrayed by the UK government
Israel-Gaza war

I lost 200 members of my family to war in Gaza. I feel betrayed by the UK government

Our leaders’ self-interest has brought us to the brink of world war
John Bird

Our leaders’ self-interest has brought us to the brink of world war

As war rages, music forces us to confront political complexity. We mustn’t look away
Music

As war rages, music forces us to confront political complexity. We mustn’t look away

Netanyahu clinging to power has left Israel in crisis
Stephen Pollard

Netanyahu clinging to power has left Israel in crisis

How writing reconnected me with my Bedouin past
Minority writing

How writing reconnected me with my Bedouin past

Looking for ethical decorations? Why not buy them from the birthplace of Christmas
Ethical Shopping

Looking for ethical decorations? Why not buy them from the birthplace of Christmas

Raja Shehadeh: We weren’t close in life, but in researching my father I finally understand him
Palestine

Raja Shehadeh: We weren’t close in life, but in researching my father I finally understand him

Scottish scrap wood is funding a Palestinian skate revolution
News

Scottish scrap wood is funding a Palestinian skate revolution