Category Archives: Palestinian art & culture

In Handala’s Playground: Season 2, Episode 1: Truth Confronts Power: A Dialogue of Justice and Hypocrisy

Phalapoem editor, 1/04/25 (Scene: A ruined street in Gaza. The air is thick with dust and grief. Handala, the barefoot 10-year-old Palestinian boy with his back always turned to the world, stands amid the rubble. He does not turn around … Continue reading

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CHRIS GAZALEH: ART WITH A MESSAGE FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE

Source This gem came actually came through another one, as it was Nabila Mango who took me to the fundraiser where Chris Gazaleh was a guest speaker. Nabila is the founder of Aswat ensembles and a pillar in her community … Continue reading

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Haifa: The Palestinian City of Beauty, History, and Resistance

Phalapoem editor, 30/03/25 Haifa, the breathtaking coastal city on the Mediterranean, is a place of deep Palestinian history, cultural richness, and resilience. Once a thriving Palestinian hub, Haifa remains a symbol of Palestinian identity and the enduring struggle for justice. … Continue reading

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I See What I Want

Mahmoud Darwish I see what I want in the farm … right now I see braids of wheat combed by the wind, and I close my eyes This mirage leads to Nihawand, and this calm leads to lapis lazuli I … Continue reading

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Nazzal’s Gallery 1

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Hossam’s Last Message

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Gaza in Every Breath

Phapoem editor , 26/05/24 In morning light, Gaza’s call, With my coffee, in my thoughts, In breakfast’s taste, its shadow falls, In every step my journey walks. On evening strolls with the dog, Under skies of endless blue, Gaza’s pulse … Continue reading

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In Handala’s Playground: Season 1, Episode 10: The Postcard She Kept

Phalapoem editor, 2/03/25 [Scene: A bombed-out street in Gaza. Smoke and dust fill the air. Hassan kneels beside Samira, cradling her fragile body in his arms. Handala, barefoot as always, stands nearby, watching in silence. The ambulance siren wails in … Continue reading

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Israeli Protests: A Fight for Democracy or Selective Outrage?

Voice of Palestine, 23/03/25  In recent weeks, tens of thousands of Israelis have taken to the streets in mass protests against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government. Their demands? An end to the war in Gaza—not to stop the relentless killing … Continue reading

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Palestinian Hummus: A Culinary Symbol of Identity and Heritage

Phalapoem editor, 20/03/25 Hummus, the creamy blend of chickpeas, tahini, lemon, and garlic, is more than just a dish—it is a cultural emblem deeply rooted in Palestinian identity. For generations, Palestinian families have perfected their own versions of this beloved … Continue reading

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