Music
History of Mawtini – “The song that inspired the Arab world”
Editorial
And Hunger Was Given Dominion Over Us
News & Analysis
Al Jazeera – “The first independent news in the Arab world” – based in Doha, Qatar
– Al Jazeera English – website, Instagram, social media: AJ+, news program: Inside Story
Democracy Now! – “Independent Global News”
– Daily headlines; extended interviews with Palestinians health care workers, legal rights advocates & scholars; pro-Palestinian activists on college campuses and protestors
Electronic Intifada – “An independent online news publication focusing on Palestine”
– Weekly podcasts – news & interviews hosted by Nora Barrows-Friedman & Ali Abunimah
Eye on Palestine – “Real-time news about Palestine; facts mainstream media won’t show”
– Bilingual (Arabic & English) Instagram posts with on-the-ground reporting & updates
Institute for Middle East Understanding (IMEU) – “A non-profit organization that offers to journalists facts, analysis, experts, and digital resources about Palestine and Palestinians”
Institute for Palestine Studies – “The most reliable source of information and analysis on the Question of Palestine” with offices in Beirut, Ramallah, and Washington, D.C.
– Journals, books, events, blogs, digital projects, and library in English and Arabic languages
– The Palestine Chronology has detailed daily summaries of events from 1982 to the present
Jadaliyya – An e-zine of the Arab Studies Institute – Co-editors: Noura Erakat & Mouin Rabbani
“A unique source of insight / critical analysis based on local knowledge, scholarship & advocacy”
Middle East Eye – “A digital news source covering stories from the Middle East and North Africa”
– Special coverage of Israel’s war on Gaza with live updates
Mondoweiss – “News & opinion, media analysis & activism, about Palestine, Israel & the U.S.”
– Journalists report on Gaza, the Occupied Palestinian Territory, and neighboring countries
The New Arab – “A fast-growing English-language news and current affairs website bringing you the biggest stories from the Middle East and North Africa and beyond” with real-time updates
OCHA – U.N. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs
– Weekly Humanitarian Situation Updates for the Gaza & the West Bank
– Data: Critical humanitarian indicators (food, water, shelter…); demolitions & displacements
Palestine Chronicle – “A forum that highlights … human rights, national struggles & democracy”
– Daily news, commentary, features, podcasts, book reviews, and photos
+972 Magazine – “The only binational magazine report directly from Israel-Palestine”
– In-depth reporting, analysis, opinions that highlight grassroots political & social struggles
– Staff journalist for the Oscar-winning ‘No Other Land
History & Education
Decolonize Palestine – A website project led by two Palestinians from Ramallah
– Accurate, in-depth, relatively accessible chapters on the history of Palestine
– Concise articles debunk dozens of myths about Israel/Palestine politics and history
Jerusalem Story – As told through the lens of the city’s large, diverse Palestinian community
– Topics include historic land, settlements, forced expulsions, the separation wall, fragmentation, surveillance, detention, education, spiritual & religious life, and more
Let’s Talk Palestine – “An educational media hub whose mission is to serve the global movement for the liberation of Palestine by amplifying voices that inspire understanding and action.”
– Infographics & Palestine 101 essays. Topics include the Nakba, the Intifada & Right of Return
– Postings on Instagram: @letstalkpalestine and interviews on Let’s Talk Palestine Podcast
Palestine in Context Project – A collaboration organized by universities & research institutions
– Gaza in Context: A series of scholarly video presentations and curated teach-in modules
The Palestine Conflict: A brief, simple history – 10 min. (2016) – A Vox educational video with archival photos and animation. Outdated and yet highly relevant. It ends on a sobering note: “Whatever comes next will be much worse.”
Palestine Land Society – Dedicated to documenting Palestine’s history, geography, and culture
– Historic maps & atlases and a catalog of books & reports on the history of Palestine
– An interactive database on the population of Palestinian villages since earliest records
Portraits of Journalists – “I give voice through art to the tragic events involving journalists.”
– Drawings by Gianluca Costantini with profiles of journalists killed in Gaza since Oct. 7, 2023
– Details provided by the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ)
Teach Palestine – A project of the nonprofit, Middle East Children’s Alliance (MECA)
– Curriculum for students at elementary, middle school, and high school levels
Visualizing Palestine – Infographics “using data and research to visually communicate Palestinian experiences and provoke narrative change” – Free to download, use, and share.
We Are Not Numbers – A youth-led Palestinian project founded in 2015
– Mentors from around the world are paired with developing, aspiring writers in Gaza
– Heartfelt stories, reports, and poems give readers direct access to Palestinian voices
Zinn Education Project – “Teaching About Palestine-Israel and the Unfolding Genocide in Gaza”
– A collection of resources for K-12 teachers from Rethinking Schools and Teaching for Change
– Links to lesson plans, articles, open letters, recommended books, films, podcasts, and more
Podcasts
Arab Voices – An hour-long weekly radio show broadcast on Houston’s Pacifica Radio station
The host and renowned guests discuss current events, history, human rights, U.S. foreign policy, culture and more. The archive dates back to 2002 and chronicles the ongoing genocide in Gaza.
Let’s Talk Palestine Podcast – In-depth analysis and interviews with experts from diverse fields, including international law, history, and politics. Each episode is crafted to unpack complex topics and offer accessible, well-researched insights into the realities of Palestine today.
Makdisi Street – A podcast hosted by Edward Said’s nephews: Saree, Ussama & Karim Makdisi
– Interviews with Palestinians & academics who discuss a broad range of contemporary issues