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Jerusalem: The Politics Behind The Latest Explosion Of Violence In The Holy City
The recent violence at the al-Aqsa mosque/Temple Mount area and in the Old City of Jerusalem has spiralled…
Israel-Palestinian Violence: Why East Jerusalem Has Become A Flashpoint In A Decades-Old Conflict
Weeks of tensions between Palestinian protesters and Israeli security forces in East Jerusalem have boiled over in recent…
The Gaza Strip Is Only 25 Miles Long. Here’s How It Became The Center Of Decades of Conflict
The border between Gaza and Israel has once again become the focal point for clashes between protesters and Israeli troops, as Palestinians…
What Palestinians Can Teach Us About Popular Resistance
The people of Gaza rose up not because of Palestinian political factions, but despite them. The ongoing popular…
Trump’s Recognition Of Jerusalem As Israel’s Capital, Explained
President Trump just officially declared Jerusalem to be the capital of Israel, upending decades of US diplomacy and…
Jerusalem : The City Of God
Jerusalem, considered to be one of the holiest places on Earth. Christianity, Islam and Judaism all regard Jerusalem…
The Unlikely Ascent Of Palestine’s Green Architects
One of the first thoughts Danna Masad had about the importance of architecture occurred to her in early…