Latest Issue of World Literature Today

The expanded Summer 2021 issue of World Literature Today foregrounds Palestine Voices in a cover feature showcasing 30 of the most prominent poets and writers from the West Bank, Gaza, Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, and the diaspora, guest-edited by Yousef Khanfar.

The Palestinians Will Not—and Cannot—Be Ignored

A Revived Palestinian National Movement Could Upend the Status Quo

Nation’s Largest Teachers’ Union to Consider Resolution Condemning Israel’s ‘Ethnic Cleansing’ of Pa

The National Education Association, the country’s largest teachers’ union, is set to debate a pair of resolutions this week that would express the group’s public support for Palestinian statehood and condemn Israel’s “ethnic cleansing” of Palestinians.

‘I refuse to visit his grave’: the trauma of mothers caught in Israel-Gaza conflict

Many women have lost children, been separated from newborns or are unable to breastfeed and bond with their babies because of the war

Police, Palestinians clash as Israel begins demolition in Jerusalem’s Silwan

Israel demolished a Palestinian shop in the East Jerusalem neighbourhood of Silwan on Tuesday, triggering scuffles between police and protesters who accused authorities of discriminatory enforcement of building permits in the holy city.

Thousands of Palestinians swept up in Israeli arrest campaign

At least 3,100 people were arrested or detained across Palestinian territories in a May crackdown.

Black-Palestine solidarity is making its way to Capitol Hill

Progressive Black Democrats are reviving a radical tradition of Palestine solidarity in Congress, challenging Black leaders in their own party and Washington's support for Israeli state violence.

Narratives and Social Media: Palestinians’ Uphill Battle

Earlier this year, Facebook launched its human rights policy during a session at the Palestine Digital Activism Forum (PDAF 2021), stressing its goal “to be a place for equality, safety, dignity, and free speech.” Ironically, one of the first instances in which Facebook breached these standards was in its removal of Palestinian content, as Palestinians were among the first to experience content “over-moderation” and digital discrimination on the platform, representing the continuation of a longstanding issue.

Fact Sheet: Meet Israel’s New Government (2021)