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Blog Post The Palestine Festival of Literature Hosts a Unique Conversation on “Surviving Colonialism” in Jerusalem

The Palestine Festival of Literature returns after a four-year hiatus.

Personal Story Trapped in a System That Seeks to Remove Them

Zoheir Rajabeh, a resident of Batn al-Hawa in Silwan, lives in limbo, while Israeli settlement organizations work with authorities to force his family out of their home.

Blog Post Holy Fire Ceremony Marred by Police Restrictions, Brutality

For the third year in a row, Israeli authorities enforced strict restrictions on participation in the Holy Saturday celebrations, the holiest day of the year for Orthodox Christians.

Backgrounder What Is the “Status Quo”?

The Status Quo agreement on Jerusalem’s holy sites, enacted in the Ottoman era, seeks to prevent conflict between religious groups. Increasingly, it is being violated.

Blog Post Ben-Gvir Orders a Palestinian Media Office in Beit Hanina to Close

A Palestinian media office that helped the PA extend its radio and TV broadcasting into East Jerusalem is shuttered by Israel.

Photo Essay Ben-Gvir Unleashes a Wave of Home Demolitions across East Jerusalem

Home demolitions take place in Palestinian neighborhoods across the city; Jabal Mukkabir is targeted and its residents take to the streets.

Blog Post Tree Lighting Illuminates the Old City and Brings Smiles to Faces

Christians throng the streets for a tree-lighting ceremony in the area of the New Gate in the Old City.

Blog Post Spotted in the Old City: Santa Claus

Santa Claus takes the Old City—Arab style

Blog Post Israeli Police Violently Disperse Palestinians Celebrating Morocco’s Win over Portugal at Bab al-Amud

Exuberant celebration is added on the list of forbidden acts for Palestinian Jerusalemites under Israeli occupation.