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Essential Readings on Palestine
May 15, 2021
Editor s Note: This list has been adapted from Dr. Asi s Twitter thread on the same topic.
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espite its prominence in international relations and global humanitarian response, most people are taught very little about what exactly is going on with Israel and Palestine, or most importantly why. One might learn about the Oslo Accords, or at least recall seeing the famous photo where then-US President Bill Clinton presided over a handshake by Yitzhak Rabin and Yasser Arafat, then the leaders of Israel and the Palestinians, respectively. They’ve almost certainly heard about some flare-up of violence from an
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While 2020 has been a challenging year, many people found solace in the written word, seeking out comfort and distraction from the pandemic among the pages of a gripping read.
From children s books to award-winning poetry, here, we take a look at some of the Arab writers who have rightfully been acknowledged for their work this year.
This is the second in
The National s series of 50 Arab stars, including filmmakers, artists and musicians, of 2020.
Abdelouahab Aissaoui
The Algerian writer was recognised for his historical novel
The Spartan Court this year, which won the International Prize for Arabic Fiction (IPAF). With the win, Aissaoui became the first person from Algeria to claim the award, which is considered the Arab world s top fiction prize.
1. Sustainably sourced Christmas decorations from Palestinian artisans
Christmas Ornaments
$5
These 100% cotton tree ornaments were sewn in the village of Surif between Bethlehem and Hebron by the Surif Women’s Cooperative. The group was founded in 1983 but traces its roots to 1950 when Mennonite volunteers founded an embroidery program in the village to provide opportunities for refugee women. From Sunbula: “Surif’s Women’s Cooperative is known for their distinct style, using cream-colored ‘mansouri’ cotton fabric instead of the popular ‘eitamin’ cross-stitch canvas. The embroidery patterns are produced by a system of counting threads, a method that gives the embroidery its striking and exact appearance on both sides of the fabric.”