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| Fact Sheet: 65th Anniversary of the
Nakba |  | On May 15,
Palestinians around the world commemorate the 65th
anniversary of the Nakba (Arabic for
"catastrophe"), when the majority of the Arab population of
historic Palestine were expelled from their homes in
what became the state of Israel in 1948. The events of the Nakba
continue to be felt today and remain at the core of the Israeli-Palestinian
and Arab-Israeli conflicts.
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| A Dugout Dream |  | Thirteen
years ago, Ramzi Quiseyeh had a dream -- when he was picnicking
with his family on his land in Al Makhrour valley in Beit Jala he
decided to turn his farm into a restaurant. But Ramzi's dream was
interrupted last May when Israeli army jeeps and three bulldozers
came at six in the morning and demolished the restaurant under
the premise that its construction was illegal.
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| Samer Issawi Ends Hunger
Strike |  | A
Palestinian prisoner who refused food for eight months ended his
hunger strike on April 23 after reaching a deal with Israeli for
early release, his lawyer and the military said. Samer Issawi
began refusing food in August to protest his re-arrest last July.
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U.S. State Department Report
Details Israeli Human
Rights Abuses |  | "The most significant human rights problems during the
year were terrorist attacks against civilians; institutional and
societal discrimination against Arab citizens, in particular in
access to equal education and employment opportunities; societal
discrimination and domestic violence against women; and the
treatment of refugees, asylum seekers, and irregular migrants."
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The Gaza Kitchen: A Palestinian Culinary Journey |
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"The Gaza Kitchen Cookbook" is unlike any other book on Gaza or, for that matter, any cookbook you have ever come across, taking readers inside the traditions and cultures of an ancient land while refusing to shy away from the region's painful past. After all, what better way to learn about any people than through their cuisine?
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Barbara Boxer's visa bill for Israel comes under concerted attack
Alex Kane, Mondoweiss (May 19, 2013)
Settlers attack West Bank farmer twice a week
Jillian Kestler-D'Amours, The Electronic Intifada (May 19, 2013)
Israeli forces close road linking villages to Ramallah
Ma'an News Agency (May 19, 2013)
Palestinian vehicle burned by settler Molotov
Ma'an News Agency (May 19, 2013)
On the American Association of University Professors' Opposition to Academic Boycotts
David Lloyd, Jadaliyya (May 18, 2013)
Palestinian refugees are not at your service
Moe Ali Nayel, The Electronic Intifada (May 18, 2013)
3 injured as settlers attack Nablus villages
Ma'an News Agency (May 18, 2013)
Coalition says investigations into campus Palestine activism chill student speech rights
Alex Kane, Mondoweiss (May 17, 2013)
"Journalist not found": Newseum has expunged Palestinians murdered by Israel from its website
Ali Abunimah, The Electronic Intifada (May 17, 2013)
Israeli forces 'interrogate Jerusalem children'
Ma'an News Agency (May 17, 2013)
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Arab Idol contestant wins over fans as the 'voice of Gaza'
Al Arabiya (May 17, 2013)
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'Omar' and 'Condom Lead' will fly Palestine flag at Cannes
Debra Kamin, Variety (May 16, 2013)
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Father Ibrahim Shomali: Catholic Priest
IMEU (Apr 29, 2013)
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A Dugout Dream
IMEU (Apr 25, 2013)
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Two Palestinian titles to compete at Cannes
Euromed Audiovisual (Apr 24, 2013)
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Palestinian composer debuts "Ya Way Li"
IMEU (Apr 17, 2013)
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PHOTOS: Red Dragon Martial Arts Club in Palestine
Reuters (Apr 5, 2013)
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Palestinian Rappers Bring World Stage to Drom
Fatima Malik, NY Times (Mar 30, 2013)
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PHOTOS: Palestinian Christians protest Israeli permit regime during Palm Sunday procession
Activestills, +972 Magazine (Mar 25, 2013)
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A Young Doctor Fights The Depression Epidemic In Palestine
Bruce Upbin, Forbes Magazine (Mar 25, 2013)
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Thought-provoking art exhibition imagines earthquake in Palestine
Daryl Meador, The Electronic Intifada (Mar 19, 2013)
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The culinary treasures of the Gaza Strip: New cookbook aims to bridge political divide with tasty food
Ehab Zahriyeh, NY Daily News (Mar 15, 2013)
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Gaza's Orthodox Church Celebrates 1,606 Years
Asmaa al-Ghoul, Al-Monitor (Mar 13, 2013)
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