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Who says Palestinian resistance is dead?

Fri, 02/03/2012 - 12:55pm
Nour Joudah 3 February 2012

The Arab uprisings are serving Palestinian youth in much the same way solidarity with Palestinian intifadas historically served activists in other Arab countries.

"We will rebuild": Hebron family resists unrelenting settler violence

Thu, 02/02/2012 - 3:58pm
Emily Lawrence Hebron 3 February 2012

Despite chronic attacks on their homes and property by settlers, while Israeli forces continue to confiscate more and more land to serve the nearby settlement, the Jaber family hold fast to both their heritage and their future.

Why is the BBC so afraid of the word "Palestine"?

Thu, 02/02/2012 - 12:58pm
Amena Saleem 2 February 2012

This week, the BBC issued its final ruling on a controversy which has been raging for nearly a year after the words “Free Palestine” were censored from a freestyle rap played on Radio 1Xtra.

New documentary presents shallow view of Arafat

Wed, 02/01/2012 - 2:52pm
Sarah Irving 1 February 2012

A new documentary on Yasser Arafat accesses big-name Palestinian figures but wastes an opportunity to provide an in-depth look at the late leader.

Islamic aid to Gaza grows, despite restrictions

Mon, 01/30/2012 - 4:34pm
Gaza Strip 30 January 2012

Despite movement and access restrictions on humanitarian staff and supplies, and obstacles to the transfer of funds into Gaza, the number of Islamic organizations working with the vulnerable in Gaza is actually increasing.

West Bank couple, deported to Gaza, recount difficult years in Israeli prison

Mon, 01/30/2012 - 3:31pm
Joe Catron Gaza City 30 January 2012

A married couple, both former political prisoners from the occupied West Bank, recount their years in detention from Gaza, where the husband was deported to following last October’s prisoner swap.

Palestinian families denied rights by Israel's racist marriage laws

Fri, 01/27/2012 - 2:47pm
Charlotte Silver 27 January 2012

An Israeli law forbidding Palestinians gaining citizenship upon marrying an Israeli leaves thousands of families in limbo.

Demanding justice for Yousef, a quiet boy killed by Israeli settlers

Fri, 01/27/2012 - 1:56pm
Bekah Wolf 27 January 2012

One year after a 17-year-old Palestinian boy was shot and killed by Israeli settlers as he farmed with his father in his West Bank village, his killers remain unpunished.