Israel Is Trying To Extinguish Palestinian Cultural Life in East Jerusalem
The authorities are raiding institutions, including a historic bookstore and theater, as they attempt to rewrite the city’s story. The children were already on stage at East Jerusalem’s El-Hakawati Theatre, waiting for the lights to dim and for “Dreams Under the Olive Tree,” a performance celebrating Palestinian heritage, to begin. After months of rehearsals and dressed in full costume, they were finally about to perform before an audience of proud parents and loved ones.
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