Jerusalem's distinctive appearance, viewed from the Mount of Olives, is shaped by its use of limestone, which has been the city's primary building material since ancient times. Quarried from surrounding hills, this stone gives Jerusalem its golden hu...
Budour Hassan, a 33-year-old blind Palestinian legal researcher, has become a notable figure in human rights advocacy. After moving from her hometown of Mashhad to Jerusalem in 2008 to study law, she navigated both her disability and the challenges o...
SALAL is a dynamic interpretive performance by Douban Professional Dance, blending dance, theater, and singing to showcase Jerusalem's cultural and social diversity. Through dances representing different cultures (Armenian, African, Moroccan, Europea...
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Jerusalem's history is deeply intertwined with its diverse communities, shaped by waves of immigration and political shifts. The Nakba in 1948 disrupted a vibrant multiethnic city, leaving Palestinians displaced and impoverished. Dr. Nazmi Jubeh, a p...
On 4 December 2021, Mohammad Shwkat Salima, a 25-year-old Palestinian, was shot and killed by Israeli forces at close range near Damascus Gate in Jerusalem's Old City. The killing, which occurred after Salima allegedly attacked an Israeli man, is fra...
Jerusalem through My Father’s Eyes is a collection of 131 historic black-and-white photographs taken by Elia Kahvedjian between 1924 and 1947, documenting life in Jerusalem before the 1948 War. Published by his son, Kevork Kahvedjian, in 1998, the ...
Between 17-24 November 2021, Israeli forces escalated their actions against Palestinian residents of Jerusalem, including killings, arbitrary arrests, house demolitions, and settler violence. On 17 November, a settler shot and killed 16-year-old Omar...
The report highlights the ongoing Israeli violations in Jerusalem, focusing on the illegal annexation, dispossession, and appropriation of Palestinian land, culture, and historical sites. It presents interconnected breaches of human rights, specifica...
Over the years, the boundaries of Jerusalem have evolved, reflecting the social, economic, and political changes within the city and the broader region. The question of where Jerusalem's borders truly lie remains unresolved, as there is no universall...
The current reality of Jerusalem is one where various boundaries and frameworks have been imposed or suggested without consensus, leaving the city undefined in a way that all its inhabitants could agree upon. Both historical and contemporary versions...
The passage discusses the severe restrictions placed on Palestinian residents of the West Bank regarding access to Jerusalem. Palestinians with Palestinian Authority (PA) identity cards cannot enter Jerusalem without an Israeli-issued entry permit, w...
Sheikh Jarrah in East Jerusalem has once again made headlines due to the ongoing threat of eviction facing Palestinian families in the area. The evictions, which have sparked protests and clashes, stem from a long-standing legal battle against settle...
