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Feature Story The First Days of Ramadan in Jerusalem Bring Sadness and Joy for Palestinians Near and Far

This year, Ramadan has started with intensifying oppression and ominous overtones.

Blog Post Jerusalem’s El-Hakawati Theatre Scales Up Fundraising to Avoid Potential Closure

Amer Hlehel calls for financial support for El-Hakawati.

Blog Post Rainfall Exposes Municipal Neglect of East Jerusalem

Rainfall is a blessing and a curse in East Jerusalem.

Short Take Hashemite Custodianship of the Holy Sites of Jerusalem: A Century of Dynastic Authority and Protection

How Jordan’s ruling dynasty, the Hashemites, came to be custodians of Jerusalem’s holy sites

Feature Story Israel Is Besieging Palestinian Towns and Villages outside Jerusalem, to the Northwest and Northeast

Tens of thousands of Palestinians are under siege, rendering life exceedingly difficult.

Blog Post Fresh Ingredients and New Connections through Cultural Activities in Jerusalem’s Old City

The Old City Hub welcomes heartwarming cultural activities and new connections.

Blog Post From Jerusalem to Oslo: Samia Halaby Wins the 2025 MUNCH Award for Artistic Freedom

An international honor presented annually by Oslo’s MUNCH Museum to celebrate artistic freedom of expression

Blog Post Palestinians in Jerusalem Observe al-Mawlid al-Nabawi, the Birth of the Prophet Muhammad

See how Palestinians in the Old City observed al-Mawlid al-Nabawi, in photos.

Feature Story Education Expert: Israel Aims to “Engineer the Palestinian Jerusalemite Student’s Personality”

How Israel is ramping up the pressure on Palestinian Jerusalemites in the classroom