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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…

Palestine Verses: Spoken Word & Song Night

Thank you to everyone who joined us at Goldsmiths University on Friday 2nd December for ‘Palestine Verses’. We were privileged to hear from so many fantastic spoken word artists, thank you to all our performers for sharing your inspiring and thoughtful work with us. Here’s a quick clip of Maya K…