Jerusalem Notebook

Rediscover Jerusalem through a Palestinian lens.
A Photograph Is “Not Just Memory”

An exhibit of Khalil Raad’s work reminds us that photography is a tool for reimagining and resistance.

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

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

Who Are the Palestinians of Jerusalem? Fawzi al-Bakri: An Acerbic Local Poet Who Gave Voice to the Poor of Jerusalem

A caustic poet who was at the heart of the city’s intellectual life in the 1980s

Blog Posts

Settlements US Backs Settler-Led Archaeological Tunnel Project in Jerusalem

By inaugurating Pilgrims’ Road, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio blessed Palestinian displacement.

Closure and Access to Jerusalem The Invisible Cage of al-Nabi Samwil

An ancient, proud village northwest of Jerusalem is rendered near-unlivable.

Health and Health Care Illegal Dumping Sickens Jabal Mukabbir Community While Jerusalem Authorities Refuse to Act

An illegal landfill burns, polluting lungs, homes, and the environment due to the municipality’s neglect.

Forcible Home Expulsions Israel Is Fast-Tracking the Displacement of Palestinians across East Jerusalem

Amid the genocide in Gaza, Israel is displacing hundreds of Palestinians in East Jerusalem.

What Is Jerusalem? Selling Books Is Now a Crime in Jerusalem

Israel is arresting Palestinian bookstore owners.

Closure and Access to Jerusalem Perspective: Color-Coded Gates and Frightening Uncertainty in Bethany

A glimpse of the daily contortions that Palestinians endure to move about

What Is Jerusalem? East Jerusalem Left Unprotected amid War

The recent war with Iran exposed the city’s disregard for Palestinian residents’ lives in yet another way.

Jerusalem Day 2025 Is Openly Genocidal, but Also Echoes Years Past

An annual orgy of violent racism grows even more virulent.