Tag: Gaza

Orientalism, Myth, and Conquest: How Zionism and Colonialism Manipulate Religious Narratives and Orientalist Stereotypes for War Propaganda

October 8, 2023 – Palestinians examine the destruction of Al-Amin Muhammad Mosque in Khan Younis, after Israeli airstrikes. Photo by Mahmoud Fareed, Palestinian News & Information Agency (Wafa) in contract with APAimage, on Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0). In the aftermath of Hamas’ attacks on October 7, a spokesperson for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu […]

Re-rooting Levantine Culture: The Role of Heritage in Driving Fashion Forward

Foreword: From design choices to fabric selection, fashion cannot be truly understood apart from the cultural context in which it flourishes. Traditional heritage has always been a driving force of design identity, yet in today’s increasingly trend-dependent fashion world, it often finds itself diluted, let alone lost in translation.   The challenge takes on an […]

Standing Together: The Importance of True Unity Amongst Pro-Palestinian Groups

“Come together, O people of Palestine, come together. Palestine did not bid you farewell; it left, Palestine did not bid you farewell. On Chinese paper, I write with ink on Chinese paper, O Palestine, for what has happened to you, O Palestine.” A song by Halima Al-Kassawani (Um Abdul Halim) Tweet National unity and the […]

Connected Against All Odds: Exploring the Telecommunications Landscape in Gaza

Foreword: Amidst a landscape deeply scarred by ongoing hostilities, a beacon of resilience shines through the chaos in Palestine. The unwavering spirit of the people in Gaza is evident in their pursuit of connecting to the world against all odds. This is not just a story of innovative communication technology, but a strong testament to […]

On Heritage and Heartache: Traditional Textile and Embroidery from Gaza

Foreword: “As individuals immersed in preserving embroidery and textiles from the Levant, we cherish those who practice traditional techniques and wish to remain connected with them. You can imagine the horror of learning that one of the last weavers of the renowned Majdalawi fabric of Gaza has fallen victim to the Israeli onslaught on the strip, […]

We Are Not Numbers: Remembering Refaat Alareer, the Voice of Gaza

Foreword: “As Palestinians, no matter what comes of this, we haven’t failed. We did our best. And we didn’t lose our humanity.”   Every day, we hear of numbers. Numbers of deaths, numbers of injuries, numbers of rockets, numbers of airstrikes. Numbers that are supposed to represent the reality of the war in Gaza, but […]