Category: Palestinians

Navigating Israel’s War as a Couple When One Spouse is Jewish

For some couples, figuring out how to talk about the war in Gaza is a hurdle in the relationship, but ultimately one that has brought them closer.
Biden Imposes Sanctions on Israelis Over West Bank Violence

The order served as both a sharp-edged diplomatic notice to Israel and a message to Arab Americans, a key part of the political coalition the president needs to be re-elected.
From Opposite Sides of War, a Hunt for Elusive Facts

The Israel-Hamas conflict has produced a prodigious amount of disinformation, putting people who fact-check claims — especially those who live in the region — back on their heels.
Why the Watermelon Emoji Is a Symbol of Support for Palestinians

The fruit has taken on new prominence since the beginning of the Israel-Hamas war.
Zara Removes Campaign After Critics Call It Insensitive to Israel-Hamas War

The ad campaign, which was called “The Jacket,” reminded some users of Palestinians in the rubble of Gaza. Zara said it shot the campaign before the war began.
At Dubai’s Climate Summit, Activists Test the Limits

The annual U.N. talks have brought the rare spectacle of limited protests to the politically repressive United Arab Emirates.
At Dubai’s Climate Summit, Activists Test the Limits

The annual U.N. talks have brought the rare spectacle of limited protests to the politically repressive United Arab Emirates.
Susan Sarandon Dropped by Talent Agency After Remarks on Gaza War

Sarandon, the Academy Award-winning actress, was dropped by United Talent Agency after she said that Jews who are frightened were “getting a taste of what it feels like to be a Muslim in this country.”
Kaffiyeh: The Symbolism and History of a Checkered Scarf

As demonstrations have cropped up globally in support of civilians in Gaza, some Palestinians are encouraging non-Palestinians to wear kaffiyehs as a show of solidarity.
Does the Boss Need to Weigh In on the War in the Middle East?

It’s become the norm for company executives to issue notes to employees about social upheaval. But the Israel-Hamas war presents a special challenge.
Google’s Open Culture Collides With the Israel-Hamas War

Google has long been a hub for employee activism, including over the company’s business with Israel. But workers looking to express support for Palestinians say they face hostility.
Daniel Barenboim’s Academy of Music and Middle-East Peace

Students from the Middle East come to Berlin to study music with the star conductor Daniel Barenboim. Now the Israel-Hamas war is testing their ideals.