The occupational system holds us all to its endless bureaucratic and security laws. In this revealing story, Awwad takes you along with her daily reality—the unfathomable insanity of Gush Etzion.
In his poetry, Sima'an wanders the narrow line between hope and disillusionment. It requires incredible strength to remain steadfast while witnessing the genocide of Palestinians.
This musical and lyrical tale of estrangement by the great Ramsey Hanhan is a mastery of reminiscence of the love and terror that have engulfed Palestinians throughout the decennia.
This beautiful homage by Shahd Wadi to her late father, Farouk, is incredibly gripping. A requiem for a poet that reverberates the imperative of writing for a Free Palestine.
"Civility is the oppressor’s way of policing our behavior. It keeps us docile in the shackles of structures that were never built for us." Masud forces us to consider our own political awakening. Her bold narrative reveals the bravery needed for a colonized people to claim their freedom.
Read about the unwavering connection between cousins; one currently located in Gaza, the other in London. With her eloquent and vulnerable prose, Batrawi tries to make sense of what's been happening in Gaza and with Palestinians around the world over the past weeks. Writing in times of war is incredibly difficult and painful, but Palestinian authors like Batrawi remain steadfast.
Director Hany Abu-Assad spoke to Fikra Magazine in his first interview since the film’s controversial circulation. His words express an emotional understanding of this nascent criticism as he discusses his motivations as a Palestinian wrapped up in the cruel politics of exploitation, colonial subversion, and the imperial rape of native integrity. Abu-Assad earnestly insists that we confront the horrors inflicted on the Palestinian people by the “comatose Zionist regime,” irrespective of the taboos we must witness.
In a few images, Jeanine Yacoub's photography shows the (de)construction of Palestinian life and the settler expansion of the Occupying force. A gripping series of photographs.
Ali Asfour, a Palestinian analog film photographer, fearlessly wields his camera to capture the unvarnished truths of the Israeli occupation. He reveals hidden narratives, capturing the very essence of Palestinian resilience and resistance, forcing us to challenge our preconceived notions and dive into introspection. Asfour illuminates the shadows of oppression, championing the resilience of his people and provoking us to act. With each click of the shutter, he captures not only the stark realities of occupation but also the flickering flames of hope that refuse to be extinguished
Fahed Shehab is a visual artist from Gaza Palestine. His work intertwines artistic concepts with a desire and search for knowledge. In his work, he conveys his own experience and everyday life towards a path of learning through art.
