Today, on Palestinian Prisoners' Day, the words of Nicki Kattoura resonate as we stand up against the systemic violations of human rights in occupation prisons. By highlighting the impunity of both the state of Israel and its anonymous individual soldiers, Kattoura invites us to embrace an abolitionist approach to our struggle. He argues that “...we are not interested in reforming a brutal occupation, we are committed to abolishing it.” And so we stick to our demands and scream as loud as we can: Free free Palestine.
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.
Kanafani’s resistance as a writer and a politician is still felt today. This translation of his 1971 essay on the Palestinian “failed” state allows us to reflect on our current leadership from a historical perspective. Over the past 55 years, has our resistance movement been successful in resisting “Falasteenistan”, the artificial and collaborator state?
"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.
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.
