palestine

The Israeli centre has shown more understanding that normalisation will be tied to progress towards a Palestinian state, whereas the far right opposes any concessions

We should work toward a national Palestinian position supported by a unified Arab position acceptable to major global powers

In three generations, Palestinians have sought liberation, return, Jerusalem, statehood, nationhood, self-governance, and autonomy. Fatah has changed with the times and with events.

In her new book 'I Accuse', the UN Special Rapporteur on Palestine Francesca Albanese methodically lays out Israel's countless breaches of international law

Yallah Gaza by Roland Nurier was filmed before the war swept devastation over the enclave. Beautiful but flawed, its airing in Paris helps keep Gaza in the minds of an apathetic public.

Affectionately known as Al-Fedayeen, the national football team reminded the world of a people's ambitions for statehood – and revealed the wider extent of demands for peace in Gaza. 

Western support for the Palestinian cause is increasing, but not in the corridors of power. A prominent Palestinian-American historian speaks to Al Majalla on Gaza's war and its global implications.

Realism, not wishful thinking, is needed when addressing the prospects for a two-state solution

There is growing unemployment after Israel revoked work permits and withheld tax revenue from the PA. Meanwhile, it continues its brutal war on Gaza, heightening emotions at a tense time.

The iconic Indian nationalist leader famously said: 'Palestine belongs to the Arabs in the same sense as England belongs to the English and France to the French.'