May 2 2013 - 9:40am Youth hope for change in Palestinian politics
May 2, 2013

"We see how old officials are, how little action is being taken and we see the need for change. We, the youth in this vote, are that change, and the different parties can at least agree on that."

May 2 2013 - 9:39am Fayyad Says Palestinian Leadership Must Stay Relevant, Engaged
May 2, 2013

Despite having no clear plans in the short term, it is clear that Fayyad has plenty of long-term plans in Palestine. He is excited about the connections he has forged with different sectors of Palestinian society, especially those engaged in non-violent resistance.

May 1 2013 - 1:39pm Young Palestinians resort to graffiti to reflect their lives, aspirations
May 1, 2013

Ayyash, another street artist told Xinhua that graffiti "is a peaceful way to conveying message," adding "A graffiti painting expresses what politicians can't usually express."

May 1 2013 - 1:37pm Netanyahu: Israel needs deal with Palestinians to avoid becoming binational state
May 1, 2013

The prime minister, who is also serving as Israel's foreign minister, says economic peace no substitute for political peace, but avoids direct mention of the latest overture by the Arab League that softens stance on Israel's border.

May 1 2013 - 1:28pm 'Quiet man' Kerry's strategy for Middle East peace
May 1, 2013

Hussein Ibish, senior fellow at the American Task Force on Palestine, said the statement answered "a long-standing Israeli concern about the Arab Peace Initiative which is that it is a diktat or a 'take it or leave it offer.'"

Apr 29 2013 - 12:44pm Hamas Shuts Down Gaza English-Language Club
April 29, 2013

“We are adamant about reopening the club and using the Internet, which had been shut off for visitors and students.”

Apr 29 2013 - 12:42pm Who's afraid of the Nakba? New research challenges the way history is taught in Israeli high schools
April 29, 2013

A new study suggests that teaching the narrative from the Palestinian perspective does not weaken the students' national identity, whereas the current approach perpetuates intolerance.

Apr 26 2013 - 11:28am Fayyad’s resignation and Abbas’ crisis
April 26, 2013

The seemingly inevitable resignation of Palestinian Prime Minister Salam Fayyad has left Palestinians in the occupied territories, and their president, knee deep in trouble. The bowing out of such a prominent figure has created anxiety and worry among Palestinians.

Apr 26 2013 - 8:54am British officials predicted war – and Arab defeat – in Palestine in 1948
April 26, 2013

Declassified UK reports document build-up of conflict, Jewish public's endorsement of their leaders' pro-terrorist stance and declare armies of Arab states were Palestinians' 'only hope'

Apr 24 2013 - 10:29pm Gaza’s Academics Face Censorship in Classroom
April 24, 2013

"They hate poetry, literature and all that has to do with creativity and life."


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