Eid al-Adha in Gaza had always been known as the “Big Eid,” given that its celebrations were more extensive than those of Eid al-Fitr. Eid al-Adha, or the “Feast of Sacrifice,” which commemorates Ibrahim’s willingness to sacrifice his son as an act of submission to God, is the most important Islamic holiday and begins during the Hajj on the 10th day of the Islamic lunar month of Dhul-Hijjah.
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News stories vie for our attention, our agreement, our understanding, and our view of what is real, and possibly most importantly, what is just. Journalists, reporters, and editors at the major US news outlets narrated the war for us, they imposed meaning, included evaluation, interpretations, and judgment. They also hid much of the truth of the violence. Interpretations and judgments arrive…
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“We have been here for four days,” says South African writer and academic Jessica Breakey in a voice note sent from the Libyan desert where she and hundreds of volunteers are stuck as they attempt to deliver aid to Gaza. In the background is the sound of people chatting, organising, and singing songs for Palestine. “There are no toilets. But this is a really interesting…
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The Ain Jalout Tower complex is located in the Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza Strip. Considered one of the most prominent residential complexes, over the years it has served as a refuge for dozens of families. In January 2024, during the early months of Israel’s war on Gaza, these towers were subjected to heavy bombardment following waves of forced displacement of residents…
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