The Old City of Jerusalem’s streets are empty this holiday season.
A second mournful Christmas in Jerusalem in the shadow of ongoing genocide in Gaza
The times remain heavy for Christians in Jerusalem, but they find comfort in December by connecting over an ancient festival.
Palestinian Jerusalemites find it impossible to celebrate this Eid al-Adha.
For Palestinian Jerusalemites, even fulfilling religious obligations is fraught with risk under Israeli occupation.
A deep sadness cloaked the city, but the Eid al-Fitr rites were observed, including visiting the dead and saying prayers for their souls.
Muted and downsized, Easter services offer solace to worshippers able to reach them despite Israeli checkpoints and police.
Family events and celebrations are rarely stress free, thanks to ever-lurking checkpoints and soldiers’ whims.