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Editorial: October 2016

By Ibrahim Hewitt, Chairman of the Trustees As news that the latest attempt to break the illegal blockade of the Gaza Strip has, once again, been impeded by the might of the Israeli military, it is important to remember that the spirit of these women, and the Palestinians who eagerly…

Editorial: November 2016

By Ibrahim Hewitt, Chairman of the Trustees As the siege of Gaza enters its 10th year, the blockade looks to only grow tighter. Frequently referred to as the ‘largest open air prison’ on Earth, Gaza’s population is reaching crisis levels. The Strip’s two millionth resident, Walid Shaath, born just last…

Editorial: December 2016

By Ibrahim Hewitt, Chairman of the Trustees The past month has been marked by cataclysmic tremors in world politics, from the news that Donald Trump will become the 45th President of the United States of America to the ruling in November that legitimises settlements build on private Palestinian land in…

Reflections from a Refugee Camp

Our experience in Lebanon was incredibly moving for everyone involved. Here we are in a centre for the elderly. We were privileged to hear the stories of residents at the centre, some of whom still cherished memories of Palestine. A wizened 83 year old named Fatima told us of her…

Winter in Palestine: A Swedish Perspective

by Hanan (Interpal A/W 2016 Intern) When you think of ‘winter’, you are probably imagining Sweden. Snow, ice, reindeer, we have them all. During winter-time the temperature falls below zero, encasing the land in a thick blanket of snow that doesn’t melt for months. You might think that by our…