Middle East
Graphic by Christopher Cruz
Surviving in Gaza Through Learning, Writing, and Freelancing
Writing and reporting has become part of my informal education—a lesson in perseverance in a world that gives you nothing easily.
Feb 16, 2026
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The Voice That Answered Hind Rajab
Omar Alqam, an emergency operator with the Palestinian Red Crescent Society, details the devastating call and life as a health care worker in the West Bank.
Feb 12, 2026
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Lost Eyesight and Little Hope
In 2023, a teenager in Gaza suffered an eye injury from an Israeli air strike. With Israel severely limiting medical supplies and evacuations, he still hasn’t received proper treatment.
Feb 4, 2026
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Palestinian Films Are Landing Oscar Nominations. But Hollywood Continues to Block Them.
‘The Voice of Hind Rajab’ and ‘Palestine 36’ show the wide range of Palestinian stories amid U.S. distribution struggles.
Feb 2, 2026
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Despite Efforts to Rebuild, Gaza’s Damaged Hospitals Struggle to Survive
The small number of hospitals open in Gaza are deprived of the staff, medicine, and equipment they need to operate safely.
Feb 2, 2026
Roman Levin
The Ethnic Cleansing of Ras Ein al-Auja
The clock is ticking before a new Israeli settlement is built on the ruins of this West Bank village.
Jan 30, 2026
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For Bridge of Solidarity, Mutual Aid Means Resisting the Western Gaze in Gaza
Yazan and Alla live thousands of miles apart, and have never met in person—but together, they’ve built an organizing network built on a shared vision of mutual aid.
Jan 23, 2026
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When the Sun Decides Your Day: Living on Solar in Gaza
Solar energy is praised worldwide for sustainability. But here, it represents a form of abandonment.
Jan 22, 2026
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A Family’s Story of Displacement and Survival in Gaza
Sahar’s family used to live in a home in northern Gaza City. After relentless bombing forced them to flee for their safety several times, they now live in a makeshift tent in Khan Yunis.
Jan 9, 2026
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A Palestinian Family’s Intergenerational Saga
‘All That’s Left of You’ spans the decades from the Nakba to the Intifada and beyond.
Jan 9, 2026
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How Iranian Filmmakers Resist Censorship, Travel Bans, and Arrests
Despite being pushed underground by the Iranian government, dissident filmmakers like Jafar Panahi are using art to resist oppression.
Dec 17, 2025
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Go Tell It on the Mountain: Genocide is Wrong
While the world’s eyes remain on the horrific scenes in Gaza, the Israeli government is more quietly paving the way for a ‘Gazafication’ of the West Bank.
Dec 5, 2025
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Winter Returns to Gaza
Despite a so-called ceasefire, people in Gaza are about to face harsh winter conditions while living in tents.
Nov 26, 2025
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Nancy Pelosi’s Dismal Record on Israel and Palestine
The longtime lawmaker leaves a legacy of disregard for human rights and international law.
Nov 20, 2025
Graphic by Christopher Cruz
After Two Years of Genocide, Cancer Patients and Survivors in Gaza Fear the Worst
Without access to treatment or monitoring, Palestinians living with cancer in Gaza face a significant risk of its recurrence or progression.
Nov 18, 2025
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‘We Were All Mistreated’: Flotilla Member Recounts His Experience in Israeli Detention
Eric Lein, a member of the Global Sumud Flotilla, describes life on the flotilla and his detainment in Israel.
Nov 4, 2025
Giacomo Sini
How a Mass Movement on the Italian Coast Disrupted the Israeli Supply Chain
In Livorno, a port city off the coast of Tuscany, a coalition of labor unions, local organizations, and everyday people have blocked container ships from moving cargo.
Oct 27, 2025
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A Shaky Ceasefire Is Better Than An Ongoing Genocide
But recent violations by Israel call the new deal into question.
Oct 16, 2025
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Once a Swimmer, Now a Survivor: A Teenager’s Life in War-Torn Gaza
Israel’s genocide has forced fourteen-year-old Zain Abbas out of his home and school—but he still holds onto hope for a better future.
Oct 10, 2025
People’s Hunger Strike for Gaza
What I Learned From Hunger Striking in Solidarity with Palestinians
My week-long fast was painful, but manageable. For those starving in Gaza, however, there is no end in sight.
Oct 9, 2025
