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.
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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.
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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.
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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.