Netflix features fresh collection of Palestinian movies Palestinians are thrilled with a Netflix collection of Palestinian stories that sheds light on the Palestinian-Israeli conflict from a Palestinian perspective for the first time. Mai Abu Hasaneen | Palestine | Oct 24, 2021 (From left) French producer Vincent Maraval, Mexican actor Gael Garcia Bernal, Palestinian actor Tarik Kopty, Canadian actress Raia Haidar, Palestinian actor Karim Ghneim, Palestinian actress Yasmine Haj, Canadian actor Fadi Sakr, Canadian producer Nancy Grant, Palestinian film director and actor Elia Suleiman and Lebanese actress and singer Yasmine Hamdan pose at the screening of the film "It Must Be Heaven" at the Cannes Film Festival in France, on May 24, 2019.
Palestinian olive season begins with settler attacks, arson Palestinians are once again having to defend their own olive trees during harvesting season from Israeli settler vigilantism while Israeli soldiers stand by. Daoud Kuttab | Palestine | Oct 23, 2021
Palestinian Islamic Jihad announces end to hunger strike Israeli officials are disputing the militant group's claim that prison authorities have met the Palestinians' demands. Al-Monitor Staff | Israel | Oct 22, 2021
Fatwa banning trade of flour for bread stirs anger in Gaza A controversial fatwa has been overruled after it forbade the exchange of flour for bread at local bakeries in Gaza, where power cuts make it difficult to bake at home. Mervat Ouf | Palestine | Oct 22, 2021
Palestinian NGO to form network in Gaza for women affected by war The Center for Women's Affairs in the Gaza Strip announced that it will establish a national network to develop plans to support women in times of crisis and war. Rasha Abou Jalal | Palestine | Oct 21, 2021
Jewish prayer continues to rile Al-Aqsa Mosque Recurrent prayer by Jews at Al-Aqsa Mosque against regulations can be expected to continue to spark clashes at the site. Daoud Kuttab | Palestine | Oct 20, 2021
Tribal courts rule Palestine with unforgiving traditions Palestine's tribal court system may offer speedy justice, but it is also known for harsh penalties that amount to collective punishment and other human rights violations. Rasha Abou Jalal | Palestine | Oct 19, 2021
Breast reconstruction surgery on the rise in Gaza Pink October is painful for breast cancer survivors in the Gaza Strip with marginalized and poor women unable to get breast reconstruction due to social unawareness or poor economic conditions. Mervat Ouf | Palestine | Oct 18, 2021
Gazan women find haven at ladies-only pools More resorts in the Gaza Strip are offering ladies-only swimming pools, allowing women to relax and enjoy the sun away from public eyes. Hadeel Al Gherbawi | Palestine | Oct 18, 2021
Gaza's few beauty salons struggle to meet demand Demand for plastic surgery and cosmetic procedures is rising in the Gaza Strip despite a lack of clinics. Hadeel Al Gherbawi | Palestine | Oct 17, 2021
Palestinian Authority asks AU to revoke Israel's observer status Israel gained observer status in the supranational African organization in July. Al-Monitor Staff | News Brief | Oct 14, 2021
Palestinians alarmed by Israel settlement plan on Jerusalem airport Israel's Greater Jerusalem Project is taking shape with the construction of thousands of new settlement units on the land of Jerusalem airport, setting off alarm bells with the Palestinians. Ahmad Melhem | Palestine | Oct 13, 2021
Hamas says Gaza crisis linked to Jerusalem A delegation of high-ranking Hamas representatives met with Egypt's intelligence chief to discuss a prisoner exchange deal with Israel and a potential truce in Gaza, but Hamas wants to include Jerusalem as well. Entsar Abu Jahal | Palestine | Oct 12, 2021
Israel offers Sheikh Jarrah residents to remain tenants for 15 years Israel's Supreme Court gave four families facing eviction in the Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood in Jerusalem until Nov. 2 to respond to a settlement agreement. Taghreed Ali | Palestine | Oct 12, 2021
Palestinian video game strikes Israel’s nerve A new video game developed by a Brazilian of Palestinian origin has raised controversy among Israelis who claim the game encourages the killing of Jews. Mai Abu Hasaneen | Palestine | Oct 10, 2021
Intel: US lifts Iran-related sanctions, says no connection to nuclear deal Elizabeth Hagedorn | Iran | Oct 8, 2021
(From left) French producer Vincent Maraval, Mexican actor Gael Garcia Bernal, Palestinian actor Tarik Kopty, Canadian actress Raia Haidar, Palestinian actor Karim Ghneim, Palestinian actress Yasmine Haj, Canadian actor Fadi Sakr, Canadian producer Nancy Grant, Palestinian film director and actor Elia Suleiman and Lebanese actress and singer Yasmine Hamdan pose at the screening of the film "It Must Be Heaven" at the Cannes Film Festival in France, on May 24, 2019.
