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PalFest 2016: Interview with Palestinian poet Jehan Bseiso
Breaking the cultural siege on Palestine
From 21 – 26 May, the Palestine Festival of Literature toured cities in the West Bank and Israel. In attendance was Jehan Bseiso, a young Palestinian poet. With two anthologies to her name and online publications with ″Electronic Intifada″ and ″The Palestine Chronicle″, Jehan is currently working on a poetry collection called ″Conversations Continued″ – a compilation of real, misheard and misremembered conversations. Interview by Ylenia Gostoli
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Interview with Palestinian film maker Hanna Atallah
"Culture is our best bet"
Hanna Atallah is one of a group of Palestinians that is aiming to bring arthouse cinema to the Arab world. No small feat, in regions where the necessary infrastructure is lacking and the majority are more likely to stay home and watch television. Attending the Berlinale in February, he was interviewed by Rene Wildangel
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Middle East conflict
What prospect peace?
2015 closed in a wave of violence. Israel has continued consolidating its control of the West Bank and forged ahead with settlement building. Radical Palestinians have reacted to the increased repression with knife attacks. Details from Tel Aviv by Daniella Cheslow
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Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Third intifada looming
Violence between Israelis and Palestinians is once again on the rise. Without renewed efforts to establish a two-state solution, no lasting peace will be forthcoming. An analysis from Jerusalem by Ingrid Ross
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Mahmoud Abbas and the PLO
Palestine′s office-weary regent
Dissatisfaction with Mahmoud Abbas – including within his own party – is growing. His political programme has remained for the most part unsuccessful. Many politicians have therefore begun to consider the possible aftermath of the president′s political departure. An analysis by Ingrid Ross
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Life in the West Bank
The changing face of Ramallah
After the signing of the Oslo I Accord in 1993, Ramallah, the de-facto capital of the Palestinian Authority, became the biggest per-capita recipient of aid in the world. This, coupled with the influx of investment, turned the city into something of a boomtown. Ramallah's vibrant nightlife and work opportunities with international organisations have attracted many young people from the periphery of Palestine, but also criticism from those who ask how an occupied city can be so seemingly oblivious to what is happening just a few kilometres away or so willing to build over the city's heritage. By Ylenia Gostoli
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Israeli economist Shir Hever
An economy of disparities
In his book "The Political Economy of Israel's Occupation", the Israeli economist Shir Hever analyses the relationship between the economy and Israel's occupation of the Palestinian territories and its global impact. Martina Sabra read the book and spoke with the author
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Palestinian feature film "Eyes of a Thief"
A political family drama
Is he a terrorist or a freedom fighter? Whatever the audience might feel, the main protagonist of the film "Eyes of a Thief" is portrayed first and foremost as a father searching for his lost daughter. The Palestinian-Jordanian director Najwa Nijjar brings us a family drama that doesn't shy away from making political statements. By Laura Pannasch
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After the election in Israel
Palestine's hope in Netanyahu
While many in Israel were hoping for Netanyahu's electoral defeat, Palestinians were more reserved. They now expect the international community to exert more pressure on Israel. René Wildangel reports.
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Investigations into the 2014 Israel–Gaza conflict
What prospects for accountability in Gaza?
Half a year has passed since the end of the hostilities between Israel and Hamas. Both NGOs and international organisations are now investigating the events of summer 2014. Ylenia Gostoli reports on these investigations and the reactions to them on both sides of the divide
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Interview with Abdallah Abu Rahma
Creative resistance to barbed wire and walls
The phrase "Palestinian resistance" evokes images of suicide bomb attacks and stone-throwing youths. But the peaceful resistance movement in Palestine has long been a reality. The village of Bil'in has always played a leading role in these endeavours. Laura Overmeyer spoke to Abdallah Abu Rahma, co-founder and co-ordinator of the Bil'in Popular Committee against the Wall
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The Knesset member Haneen Zoabi
Loathed, reviled ... and excluded from parliament
Haneen Zoabi is a tireless defendent of human rights for Palestinians in Israel and the occupied territories. Never afraid to voice harsh criticism, she constantly challenges state and society in Israel. Ulrike Schleicher met the outspoken Israeli politician in Jerusalem