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Interview: Diana Buttu on Palestinian unity and the way forward
Ma'an News Agency

Interview: Diana Buttu on Palestinian unity and the way forward

Diana Buttu is a Canadian-Palestinian lawyer. From 2000-2005, she served in the PLO's Negotiations Support Unit as a legal and communications adviser.

on April 27, 2014
Palestinian Writer Suad Amiry Wins Italy’s Nonino Prize for Promoting Peace
Arabic Literature

Palestinian Writer Suad Amiry Wins Italy’s Nonino Prize for Promoting Peace

Sharp, funny Palestinian writer Suad Amiry has won one of Italy's Nonino prizes along with Portuguese novelist Antonio Lobo Antunes, Italian psychiatrist Giuseppe Dell'Acqua, and French philosopher Michel Serres - for "her work to promote peace."

on January 14, 2014
Arab Idol contestant wins over fans as the ‘voice of Gaza’
Al Arabiya

Arab Idol contestant wins over fans as the ‘voice of Gaza’

With his glinting smile and powerful vocals captivating audiences and panel of judges, an Arab Idol contestant has become the first Palestinian to advance into a late stage of the pan-Arab talent competition. Mohammed Assaf, from Gaza, has become a national icon among Palestinians.

on May 17, 2013