Jerusalem Notebook

Rediscover Jerusalem through a Palestinian lens.

Jerusalem Through the Eyes of Its Artists Exhibit Opens at Yabous

Jerusalem as seen by its artists

Who Are the Palestinians of Jerusalem? From the Depths of Pain, the Project of Hope, Shaffaf, Was Born

A home-based artist takes refuge in her work.

What Is Jerusalem? Uncovering the Other Jerusalem

A view of Jerusalem, not as a symbol of religiosity and conflict, but rather as a living city. A book review.

Blog Posts

What Is Jerusalem? Perspective: Once the Capital of the Arab World, Jerusalem Has Become an Isolated and Besieged City

For Palestinian Jerusalemites, the Oslo Accords had the disastrous effect of severing the city from the rest of the West Bank.

Spiritual and Religious Life Announcing Heritage Tours of al-Aqsa Mosque, Israel Again Shifts the Status Quo There

Israel plans to sponsor tours of al-Aqsa Mosque for thousands of Jews and tourists.

Forcible Home Expulsions Musrara Café across from Jerusalem’s Damascus Gate Faces Closure

A lifetime family business is forcibly terminated by the state.

Perspective: “The Worst Day of Every Year”

When your city wants you dead

What Is Jerusalem? Report: Sitting on the Plaza Steps of Damascus Gate Is Now a Ticketable Offence

Is this a fleeting moment or a new reality?

Perspective: The Silencing of Palestinians in Jerusalem Today Is More Obvious but Hardly New

It’s more a matter of degree.

Children at High Risk: “After Gaza, the Most Dangerous Place for Palestinians Right Now Is East Jerusalem”

The October 7 war has led to increased violations of Palestinian children’s rights in Jerusalem and across the oPT, and defending them has become more challenging.

“Raise Your Hands and Give Us Your Phones!” Palestinian Jerusalemites Silenced in Their Private and Public Spaces

Yet another newly passed “emergency” law allows Israeli police to search Palestinians’ phones and arrest them on charges of hate speech or incitement.