Palestinians of Jerusalem

Feature Story Will Palestinians Released in Prisoner Exchanges Ever Be Truly Free of Israel’s Grasp?

Prisoners from Jerusalem and their families face ongoing violence and suppression, despite being freed in Israel-Hamas prisoner swaps. 

Graphic The Uniquely Impermanent Resident Status Israel Gives Palestinians in Jerusalem

How Israel’s permanent-resident status constrains and contains Palestinians’ lives in Jerusalem, where the majority have been forced to hold this status.

Blog Post Christian Jerusalemites Reflect on Hopes and Wishes for a Better Year in 2025

A second mournful Christmas in Jerusalem in the shadow of ongoing genocide in Gaza

Graphic East Jerusalem Schools

A quick reference for the patchwork of types of schools that serve Palestinian students in East Jerusalem

Screenshot from a video short about Kamal Boullata in his art studio
Video Kamal Boullata on Painting, Exile, and Jerusalem

Kamal Boullata’s art reflects his exile and longing for the light of Jerusalem.

Blog Post An “Ecumenical” Friendship in Mandate Palestine, Ruptured by Politics

A fascinating biographical account of an intimate interfaith friendship among five young adults in Mandate Palestine. A book review.

Blog Post Jerusalem the Spectral and Fantastical: In Conversation with Ahmad Nabil

Sharing legends and paranormal activities may be crucial for preserving the collective memory of Jerusalem.

Blog Post At a Little Shop in the Old City of Jerusalem, Textile Designs Have History to Tell

Bilal Abu Khalaf sells exceptional fabrics and shares intricate details about their importance throughout history.

Blog Post From Community Space to Surveillance Chokepoint: Jerusalem’s Ancient Damascus Gate Transformed

Damascus Gate has become ugly, not from an architectural point of view but from a daily emotional one.