Living as a Palestinian in Jerusalem imposes significant mental health challenges due to ongoing political, social, and cultural pressures. Residents face intergenerational trauma, restricted movement through military checkpoints, and systemic effort...
This Christmas, the Old City of Jerusalem stands eerily quiet as Palestinians in Gaza mourn the ongoing violence. With few visitors and businesses struggling, the usual holiday cheer is absent. A sharp decline in Christian pilgrimages, due to Israeli...
This article examines how environmental discourses are used to support settler colonialism in East Jerusalem, particularly in the Wadi al-Rababa neighborhood and Hinnom Valley. It explores how Israeli state and settler organizations reframe these are...
7amleh's new report, "Intensification of Surveillance in East Jerusalem Since October 2023," highlights the escalation of Israeli digital surveillance policies affecting Palestinians' civil and political rights. The report details mass arrests, incre...
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After a rare snowfall on February 25, 1921, Jerusalemites enjoyed the snow, including riding a horse-drawn sleigh. The American Colony building is visible in the background, known for its social and educational services. Snowfall is infrequent in Jer...
The education system for Palestinians in East Jerusalem is fragmented and dysfunctional due to its complex history and the unresolved status of the city in international law. Various categories of schools serve Palestinian students, each with differe...
Before 1948, Jerusalem was an Arab Muslim city. That year, Israel seized 84% of it, renaming it West Jerusalem and making it its capital. Under Jordanian rule (1948–1967), Palestinians in East Jerusalem built key hospitals that became vital for the...
Demolitions are a central component of Israel's settlement policy in the occupied West Bank and occupied East Jerusalem aiming at consolidating control over the land and limiting Palestinian development. In 2023, a total of 1.177 structures were demo...
The joint report by HaMoked and B'Tselem, published in October 2017, highlights the systematic abuse and mistreatment of Palestinian minors from East Jerusalem by Israeli law enforcement. These minors are frequently arrested, interrogated without leg...
Muhammad Mafarjah, a minor from Shu’fat refugee camp, recounts his experience of arrest and detention. Border Police raided his home at night, assaulted him, and detained him on allegations of stone-throwing. During months in custody across multipl...
Since 1967, Israel has pursued policies in East Jerusalem that systematically discriminate against Palestinians in land, housing, and development, favoring Jewish settlement to consolidate control. These include land expropriations, restrictive plann...
This message reflects on the enduring impact of Jesus Christ’s birth, calling attention to the ongoing suffering in the world, particularly in regions torn by conflict. It highlights the importance of peace, justice, and mercy, urging continued pra...
