Category Archives: Palestinian art & culture

From Dictatorship to Extremism: The Arab World’s Struggle for Hope and Stability

By Phalapoem editor, 8/12/2024 The Arab world has witnessed some of the most tumultuous political transformations in recent history. Nations that were once ruled by iron-fisted dictators have, in many cases, fallen into the grip of extremist groups or fragmented … Continue reading

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Land Theft and Racism: The Impact of Illegal Israeli Settlements on Palestinians

By Phalapoem editor, 8/12/2024 The illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank are a glaring violation of international law, perpetuating a system of apartheid and dispossession for Palestinians. Beyond their illegality, the settlements are hubs of violence and racism, … Continue reading

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A Tale of Two Tragedies: Comparing the Genocide in Gaza to the Holocaust in Oświęcim

By Phalapoem editor , 7/12/2024 The Holocaust, particularly the atrocities committed in Auschwitz (Oświęcim), remains one of the most horrifying examples of human suffering and genocide in history. Millions of Jews, along with Roma, Polish people political prisoners, and others, … Continue reading

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The Myth of a “God-Promised Land” and the Justification of Oppression in Palestine

By Phalapoem editor, 7/12/2024 The concept of a “God-promised land” has been repeatedly invoked to justify the dispossession, oppression, and violence against Palestinians. Rooted in religious narratives, this claim has been weaponized to validate the establishment of the State of … Continue reading

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My Blood is Palestinian

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The United States’ Vetoes Against Palestine: A Legacy of Enabling Oppression

By Phalapoem editor, 4/12/2024 For decades, the United States has wielded its veto power in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to shield Israel from accountability and obstruct justice for Palestinians. This pattern of vetoes, often in response to resolutions … Continue reading

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Gaza: The Most Televised Genocide in History and the World’s Silent Failure

By Phalapoem editor, 5/12/2024 The tragedy of genocide has plagued human history, manifesting as one of the darkest aspects of human behavior—organized, deliberate attempts to eradicate entire communities, races, or ethnic groups. In recent decades, the global community has proclaimed … Continue reading

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Israel’s Genocide Confirmed

No genocide has been so confessed,So documented, so manifest.No crime so broadcast to the world,As lives erased, as flags unfurled.The victims speak, their voices raw,The proof is written in the law—Displacement, death, the endless siege,A land consumed by war’s disease.The … Continue reading

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Palestinian Innovations: Building a Future Against All Odds

By Phalapoem editor, 4/12/2024 In the face of immense challenges, Palestinians have demonstrated extraordinary ingenuity and creativity across various fields. From technology and medicine to art and culture, Palestinian innovations reflect a blend of resourcefulness, resilience, and an unyielding spirit. … Continue reading

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Lama visits her house in Gaza

The aspiring journalist who’s gathered a social media following covering Israel’s war on Gaza, Lama Abu Jamous shares her first visit to her destroyed house after she had been displaced.

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