Yahya Sinwar’s Novel Is a Tale of Palestine, and of His Own Past
While in prison, Yahya Sinwar wrote a novel recounting the history of Palestine's struggle for independence. The narrative reveals his vision for reclaiming Palestinian rights and provides a glimpse into his autobiography.
Diamonds Brought Prosperity to Botswana. Women Workers Are Paying a Heavy Price
In interviews with more than two dozen current and former female employees across multiple diamond factories in Botswana, New Lines and The Fuller Project documented numerous violations of standards that De Beers says are the strictest in the industry, including filthy workplaces and sexual harassment.
How To See Palestine in Israel
In the process of doing her doctoral field research on remnants of the Nakba in the contemporary Israeli landscape, the author realized that to see beyond the post-1948 “architectural cleansing” it was necessary to look in a very particular way.
Israel’s State Authority Is Breaking Down
For years, Israel’s liberal elite looked away as the army systematically violated Palestinian human rights in the occupied territories. Now the far right is weaponizing those tactics against the liberal opposition in Israel proper and the state’s authority is not strong enough to resist.
Preserving the Ephemera of War
Social media has become a vital tool in documenting wars and atrocities, and its new role raises questions about whether mechanisms exist to preserve the details users post. The answer from the platforms is not particularly reassuring, but individuals and organizations are working to make such archiving a reality.