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Written under collapsing ceilings, typed on phones: the poetry bringing Palestine to the world

Two new poetry collections tackle themes of trauma, exile, resistance and love amid conflict in Gaza

The Guardian - UK · May 25

‘If I must die’: poetry from Gaza creates an alternative archive of testimony

In times of war and crisis, poetry can become more than just art: it can become testimony. For the people of Palestine living under siege, poetry is not a mere reflection of their suffering, but rather an act of resistance which campaigns for survival and remembrance.

The Conversation · Dec 9, 2025

Palestinian author Mosab Abu Toha wins Pulitzer Prize for commentary

The poet gets the prestigious award for New Yorker essays ‘on the physical and emotional carnage in Gaza’ amid war.

Al Jazeera · May 5, 2025

'It's ALL destroyed': Scottish university's twin in Gaza lies in ruins

THE Islamic University of Gaza – which has a twinning programme with Glasgow University – lies in ruins.

The National (Scotland) · Jan 10, 2024

Friday essay: 'what else should I lose to survive?' The young writers living – and dying – in Gaza

Please note that all our dreams are vanished. I lost my house. I lost 33 of my family members. And I’m about to lose Palestine. What else should I lose to survive? These are messages sent to me via Facebook Messenger from a 24-year-old Palestinian writer, Abdallah Aljazzar, who, along…

The Conversation · Dec 21, 2023

War’s toll on education in Gaza casts shadow over children’s future

With pupils and teachers uprooted and buildings destroyed, it is likely to be many months before classes can resume

The Guardian - UK · Dec 18, 2023

Brian Cox reads 'last poem' by famed Palestinian poet killed in Gaza bombing

SCOTTISH actor Brian Cox has paid tribute to a Palestinian poet and teacher who was killed amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East ...

The National (Scotland) · Dec 13, 2023

‘If I must die, let it bring hope’: the power of poetry in the Palestinian struggle

Thousands of dollars have been raised around the world as writers unite in support of civilians in Gaza

The Guardian - AU · Dec 12, 2023

Israeli military says five of its soldiers killed in war – as it happened

US uses emergency declaration to provide $106.5m worth of rounds for immediate delivery to Israel, Pentagon says

The Guardian - AU · Dec 9, 2023

Palestinian writer and academic Refaat Alareer killed in airstrike

‘Brilliant’ academic killed along with his brother, sister and her four children

The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2023