Category Archives: Palestinian art & culture

The Mask of Sir Kid Starver

Posted on December 11, 2025 by Admin

By Admin, 15/11/2024 Sir Kid Starver stands with words sharp and sly,A human rights lawyer, a mask, a lie.In Gaza, two million, starved and confined,Children and mothers left shattered, maligned.He denies the siege, turns away from the cries,Beneath falling rubble … Continue reading →

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Stop Arming Israeli Apartheid!

Posted on December 11, 2025 by Admin

By Phalapoem editor, 4/12/2024

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My remarks at the Oxford Union debate

Posted on December 9, 2025 by Admin

By Susan Abullhawa , 30/11/2024 I will not take questions until I’m finished speaking; so please refrain from interrupting me. Addressing the challenge of what to do about the indigenous inhabitants of the land Chaim Weizman, a Russian Jew, said … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving for Gaza

Posted on December 8, 2025 by Admin

By Admin, 29/11/2024 In Gaza’s ruins, beneath the sky,Where genocide and dreams collide,Fourteen months of blood and stone,You stand, unbroken, though alone.Under occupation’s brutal chain,Starved and silenced, yet you remain.The world averts its guilty eyes,But you expose its hollow lies.Through … Continue reading →

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The Ten Mythologies of Israel

Posted on December 8, 2025 by Admin

Astromystic, 8/12/25 Ilan Pappé’s The Ten Mythologies of Israel identifies ten foundational myths that distort the historical narrative of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, shielding Israel’s colonization, occupation, and violence from moral scrutiny. These myths, widely accepted in Western media and political discourse, serve … Continue reading →

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The Sweet Taste of Resilience: Palestinian Dates

Posted on December 6, 2025 by Admin

By Phalapoem editor, 4/12/2024 Palestinian dates are more than just a sweet and nutritious fruit; they are a symbol of resilience, culture, and identity. Grown in the fertile lands of the Jordan Valley and along the edges of Palestine’s rich … Continue reading →

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British Complicity in Gaza: Public Outrage vs. Government Support for Israeli Apartheid

Posted on December 3, 2025 by Admin

By Phalapoem editor, 29/12/2024 The catastrophic humanitarian crisis made by Israel in Gaza has drawn starkly contrasting responses from the British public and the UK government. While widespread protests, petitions, and vocal outcries highlight a deep sense of solidarity with … Continue reading →

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Zionist Organizations and Their Role in Systematic Occupation of Palestine

Posted on November 30, 2025 by Admin

AstroMystic, 30/11/25 The complex history of Zionist movements reveals a strategic vision aimed at establishing a Jewish homeland in Palestine. These movements, often characterized as political forces, implemented well-thought-out strategies to secure control over the land. Below is a concise … Continue reading →

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In Handala’s Playground: Season 2, Episode 7: Lessons Unlearned

Posted on November 30, 2025 by Admin

S.T. Salah, 15/12/25 [Scene: A vast hall of marble and glass — the European Commission in Brussels. Outside, rain falls softly. Inside, the floor reflects both the light above and the moral darkness beneath. Handala stands barefoot, facing the wall. … Continue reading →

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Letter 4 to the Olive Tree: The Seeds of Tomorrow

Posted on November 30, 2025 by Admin

Phalapoem editor, 30/11/25 Dear Olive Tree, This morning, I watched a child plant a sapling beside your roots. His small hands pressed the soil with care, his face shining with a quiet pride he could not yet name. The air … Continue reading →

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