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What's the point of writing in the midst of a genocide? Tune in to @radioalhara tomorrow at noon (Palestine time) to listen to Tareq Baconi grapple with many of the questions that have become central to so many of us in these past two years. He was in conversation with Ta-Nehisi Coates about his new
January 5, 2026 at 5:00 PM
What's the point of writing in the midst of a genocide? Tune in to @radioalhara tomorrow at noon (Palestine time) to listen to Tareq Baconi grapple with many of the questions that have become central to so many of us in these past two years. He was in conversation with Ta-Nehisi Coates about his new
Episode 8 of The PalFest Podcast out now -
In a wide-ranging discussion the two writers compare notes on their experiences of publishing debut novels in English, how their work was packaged, presented and received - and the ways in which that diverged from their intentions when writing.
In a wide-ranging discussion the two writers compare notes on their experiences of publishing debut novels in English, how their work was packaged, presented and received - and the ways in which that diverged from their intentions when writing.
January 5, 2026 at 9:46 AM
Episode 8 of The PalFest Podcast out now -
In a wide-ranging discussion the two writers compare notes on their experiences of publishing debut novels in English, how their work was packaged, presented and received - and the ways in which that diverged from their intentions when writing.
In a wide-ranging discussion the two writers compare notes on their experiences of publishing debut novels in English, how their work was packaged, presented and received - and the ways in which that diverged from their intentions when writing.
Tune in to Radio al-Hara tomorrow at noon Palestine time to listen to the third episode of the PalFest Podcast: Laleh Khalili speaking with Adam Hanieh, Robert Knox and Rafeef Ziadeh about their book "Resisting Erasure: Capital, Imperialism and Race in Palestine."
Listen here: www.radioalhara.net/
Listen here: www.radioalhara.net/
Radio Alhara
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December 15, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Tune in to Radio al-Hara tomorrow at noon Palestine time to listen to the third episode of the PalFest Podcast: Laleh Khalili speaking with Adam Hanieh, Robert Knox and Rafeef Ziadeh about their book "Resisting Erasure: Capital, Imperialism and Race in Palestine."
Listen here: www.radioalhara.net/
Listen here: www.radioalhara.net/
Isabella Hammad and Mirza Waheed discuss Palestine, Kashmir and their parallel histories. This was a live event recorded at London’s Southbank Centre and we’re glad to be able to share it with you now as the latest episode of the PalFest Podcast
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December 9, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Isabella Hammad and Mirza Waheed discuss Palestine, Kashmir and their parallel histories. This was a live event recorded at London’s Southbank Centre and we’re glad to be able to share it with you now as the latest episode of the PalFest Podcast
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We have added a new action item to the toolkit: flood the BBC WhatsApp number putting pressure on them to cover the UK hunger strike! bit.ly/P4P-Toolkit
December 8, 2025 at 10:45 PM
We have added a new action item to the toolkit: flood the BBC WhatsApp number putting pressure on them to cover the UK hunger strike! bit.ly/P4P-Toolkit
This week’s book of the week is Sahar Mustafah’s new novel THE SLIGHTEST GREEN, a moving and multigenerational “story of the diaspora, of the eternal calling for Palestine, that is gorgeous and illuminating.”
Powerfully etched in Sahar Mustafah’s honest and lyrical prose, THE SLIGHTEST GREEN explor
Powerfully etched in Sahar Mustafah’s honest and lyrical prose, THE SLIGHTEST GREEN explor
December 3, 2025 at 12:28 PM
This week’s book of the week is Sahar Mustafah’s new novel THE SLIGHTEST GREEN, a moving and multigenerational “story of the diaspora, of the eternal calling for Palestine, that is gorgeous and illuminating.”
Powerfully etched in Sahar Mustafah’s honest and lyrical prose, THE SLIGHTEST GREEN explor
Powerfully etched in Sahar Mustafah’s honest and lyrical prose, THE SLIGHTEST GREEN explor
Randa Abdel-Fattah in conversation with PalFest's own Sara Yasin.
They discuss Abdel-Fattah's razor-sharp new novel, DISCIPLINE, the racism at the core of Western institutions and the collapsing liberal order we are now witnessing.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ddEi...
They discuss Abdel-Fattah's razor-sharp new novel, DISCIPLINE, the racism at the core of Western institutions and the collapsing liberal order we are now witnessing.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ddEi...
Randa Abdel-Fattah talks to Sara Yasin about her new novel, DISCIPLINE
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December 2, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Randa Abdel-Fattah in conversation with PalFest's own Sara Yasin.
They discuss Abdel-Fattah's razor-sharp new novel, DISCIPLINE, the racism at the core of Western institutions and the collapsing liberal order we are now witnessing.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ddEi...
They discuss Abdel-Fattah's razor-sharp new novel, DISCIPLINE, the racism at the core of Western institutions and the collapsing liberal order we are now witnessing.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ddEi...
The second installment of our collaboration with Radio al-Hara will air today at 12pm Palestine time. Tune in to listen to Episode 2 of the PalFest Podcast, with the editors of the major new anthology, HEAVEN LOOKS LIKE US: PALESTINIAN POETRY.
Listen here: www.radioalhara.net/
Listen here: www.radioalhara.net/
December 2, 2025 at 9:00 AM
The second installment of our collaboration with Radio al-Hara will air today at 12pm Palestine time. Tune in to listen to Episode 2 of the PalFest Podcast, with the editors of the major new anthology, HEAVEN LOOKS LIKE US: PALESTINIAN POETRY.
Listen here: www.radioalhara.net/
Listen here: www.radioalhara.net/
Ep 5 of the PalFest Podcast is out:
Randa Abdel Fattah talks to Sara Yasin about DISCIPLINE
They discuss Abdel-Fattah's razor-sharp new novel, DISCIPLINE and the navigation of racism and censorship within Western institutions.
All your listening links are here: www.palfest.org/podcast
Randa Abdel Fattah talks to Sara Yasin about DISCIPLINE
They discuss Abdel-Fattah's razor-sharp new novel, DISCIPLINE and the navigation of racism and censorship within Western institutions.
All your listening links are here: www.palfest.org/podcast
Palfest Podcast — The Palestine Festival of Literature
The PalFest Podcast highlights new books from and about Palestine, bringing writers together in conversation across borders to discuss new ideas and dig into vital histories.
Each episode will featur...
www.palfest.org
December 1, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Ep 5 of the PalFest Podcast is out:
Randa Abdel Fattah talks to Sara Yasin about DISCIPLINE
They discuss Abdel-Fattah's razor-sharp new novel, DISCIPLINE and the navigation of racism and censorship within Western institutions.
All your listening links are here: www.palfest.org/podcast
Randa Abdel Fattah talks to Sara Yasin about DISCIPLINE
They discuss Abdel-Fattah's razor-sharp new novel, DISCIPLINE and the navigation of racism and censorship within Western institutions.
All your listening links are here: www.palfest.org/podcast
To All Those We Are Indebted To - a four book series in Arabic & English, each arranged around a dialogue between two critical thinkers.
First in the series, 'the light through the shards', showcased here.
We are so pleased to be working with Bilnaes Books to help distribute these -
First in the series, 'the light through the shards', showcased here.
We are so pleased to be working with Bilnaes Books to help distribute these -
November 27, 2025 at 9:32 PM
To All Those We Are Indebted To - a four book series in Arabic & English, each arranged around a dialogue between two critical thinkers.
First in the series, 'the light through the shards', showcased here.
We are so pleased to be working with Bilnaes Books to help distribute these -
First in the series, 'the light through the shards', showcased here.
We are so pleased to be working with Bilnaes Books to help distribute these -
What is the point of writing in the midst of genocide?
In episode 4 of the PalFest Podcast, Tareq Baconi and Ta-Nehisi Coates consider this and other questions animated by Baconi's new memoir FIRE IN EVERY DIRECTION.
Listen at: www.palfest.org/podcast
In episode 4 of the PalFest Podcast, Tareq Baconi and Ta-Nehisi Coates consider this and other questions animated by Baconi's new memoir FIRE IN EVERY DIRECTION.
Listen at: www.palfest.org/podcast
November 26, 2025 at 4:31 PM
What is the point of writing in the midst of genocide?
In episode 4 of the PalFest Podcast, Tareq Baconi and Ta-Nehisi Coates consider this and other questions animated by Baconi's new memoir FIRE IN EVERY DIRECTION.
Listen at: www.palfest.org/podcast
In episode 4 of the PalFest Podcast, Tareq Baconi and Ta-Nehisi Coates consider this and other questions animated by Baconi's new memoir FIRE IN EVERY DIRECTION.
Listen at: www.palfest.org/podcast
Episode 3 of the PalFest Podcast is out! Esteemed professor and writer Laleh Khalili is in conversation with the authors of Resisting Erasure: Capital, Imperialism and Race in Palestine; Adam Hanieh, Robert Knox & Rafeef Ziadah. Listen at: www.palfest.org/podcast
November 21, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Episode 3 of the PalFest Podcast is out! Esteemed professor and writer Laleh Khalili is in conversation with the authors of Resisting Erasure: Capital, Imperialism and Race in Palestine; Adam Hanieh, Robert Knox & Rafeef Ziadah. Listen at: www.palfest.org/podcast
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Podcast (from @palfest.bsky.social) featuring @lalehkhalili.bsky.social interviewing Adam Hanieh, @rafeefz.bsky.social and me ou our @versobooks.bsky.social pamphlet Resisting Erasure.
Some fantastic interviewing from Laleh, and I think(/hope?) a good conversation.
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Some fantastic interviewing from Laleh, and I think(/hope?) a good conversation.
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Laleh Khalili talks to Adam Hanieh, Robert Knox and Rafeef Ziadeh about Resisting Erasure: Capital, Imperialism and Race in Palestine
In the third instalment of The PalFest Podcast we are excited to bring you Laleh Khalili, the esteemed professor and writer in conversation with the authors of Resisting Erasure: Capital, Imperialism ...
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November 10, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Podcast (from @palfest.bsky.social) featuring @lalehkhalili.bsky.social interviewing Adam Hanieh, @rafeefz.bsky.social and me ou our @versobooks.bsky.social pamphlet Resisting Erasure.
Some fantastic interviewing from Laleh, and I think(/hope?) a good conversation.
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Some fantastic interviewing from Laleh, and I think(/hope?) a good conversation.
www.podbean.com/media/share/...
New episode of the PalFest podcast is now live:
Episode 4 - Tareq Baconi in conversation with Ta-Nehisi Coates about FIRE IN EVERY DIRECTION
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Our website: www.palfest.org/podcast
Episode 4 - Tareq Baconi in conversation with Ta-Nehisi Coates about FIRE IN EVERY DIRECTION
Apple podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
Our website: www.palfest.org/podcast
Palfest Podcast — The Palestine Festival of Literature
The PalFest Podcast highlights new books from and about Palestine, bringing writers together in conversation across borders to discuss new ideas and dig into vital histories.
Each episode will featur...
www.palfest.org
November 19, 2025 at 12:20 AM
New episode of the PalFest podcast is now live:
Episode 4 - Tareq Baconi in conversation with Ta-Nehisi Coates about FIRE IN EVERY DIRECTION
Apple podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
Our website: www.palfest.org/podcast
Episode 4 - Tareq Baconi in conversation with Ta-Nehisi Coates about FIRE IN EVERY DIRECTION
Apple podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
Our website: www.palfest.org/podcast
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Join us at Ibraaz for the London launch of Palestine is everywhere!
Thursday 6 Nov 2025, 6:30pm — 8pm
With Laleh Khalili, Mira Mattar, Edwin Nasr, Rahul Rao and Skye Arundhati Thomas.
ibraaz.org/whats-on/pal...
Thursday 6 Nov 2025, 6:30pm — 8pm
With Laleh Khalili, Mira Mattar, Edwin Nasr, Rahul Rao and Skye Arundhati Thomas.
ibraaz.org/whats-on/pal...
Palestine is everywhere | Ibraaz
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October 28, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Join us at Ibraaz for the London launch of Palestine is everywhere!
Thursday 6 Nov 2025, 6:30pm — 8pm
With Laleh Khalili, Mira Mattar, Edwin Nasr, Rahul Rao and Skye Arundhati Thomas.
ibraaz.org/whats-on/pal...
Thursday 6 Nov 2025, 6:30pm — 8pm
With Laleh Khalili, Mira Mattar, Edwin Nasr, Rahul Rao and Skye Arundhati Thomas.
ibraaz.org/whats-on/pal...
Fahed Shehab writes "To be Thin in a Time of War - No Need to Worry," offering a profound and harrowing exploration of the catastrophic situation in Gaza amidst the genocide. Read the entire piece for a powerful commentary on the intersection of physical suffering and emotional despair in Gaza.
November 1, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Fahed Shehab writes "To be Thin in a Time of War - No Need to Worry," offering a profound and harrowing exploration of the catastrophic situation in Gaza amidst the genocide. Read the entire piece for a powerful commentary on the intersection of physical suffering and emotional despair in Gaza.
"Farther Now Than Ever Before" is a poignant poem by Palestinian poet Maryam Al-Khateeb from Gaza, translated by Wiam El-Tamami (availavle on our website). This emphatic work delves into themes of displacement, memory, and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of evacuation amidst genocide.
October 29, 2025 at 2:01 PM
"Farther Now Than Ever Before" is a poignant poem by Palestinian poet Maryam Al-Khateeb from Gaza, translated by Wiam El-Tamami (availavle on our website). This emphatic work delves into themes of displacement, memory, and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of evacuation amidst genocide.
In the weeks following the ceasefire of January 2025, which lasted 42 days, Mohammed Mhawish spoke with people in Gaza to record their stories in the moments, hours, and days after it was announced.
From Mohammed Mhawish’s “After the Ceasefire” in 𝘗𝘢𝘭𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘦 𝘪𝘴 𝘌𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦. palfest/bookshelf
From Mohammed Mhawish’s “After the Ceasefire” in 𝘗𝘢𝘭𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘦 𝘪𝘴 𝘌𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦. palfest/bookshelf
October 20, 2025 at 8:00 AM
In the weeks following the ceasefire of January 2025, which lasted 42 days, Mohammed Mhawish spoke with people in Gaza to record their stories in the moments, hours, and days after it was announced.
From Mohammed Mhawish’s “After the Ceasefire” in 𝘗𝘢𝘭𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘦 𝘪𝘴 𝘌𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦. palfest/bookshelf
From Mohammed Mhawish’s “After the Ceasefire” in 𝘗𝘢𝘭𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘦 𝘪𝘴 𝘌𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦. palfest/bookshelf
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Haidar al-Ghazali is an extraordinary young talent and one of the new generation of poets forged in the horrors of Israel’s genocide.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mvoq...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mvoq...
Poets in Gaza #2 | Haidar al-Gahazali: "I will call you my sorrow"
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October 14, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Haidar al-Ghazali is an extraordinary young talent and one of the new generation of poets forged in the horrors of Israel’s genocide.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mvoq...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mvoq...
London, join us on November 1st for a unique conversation between novelists Isabella Hammad and Mirza Waheed on Palestine & Kashmir.
www.palfest.org/full-schedul...
www.palfest.org/full-schedul...
October 19, 2025 at 11:14 PM
London, join us on November 1st for a unique conversation between novelists Isabella Hammad and Mirza Waheed on Palestine & Kashmir.
www.palfest.org/full-schedul...
www.palfest.org/full-schedul...
This month, for Bookshelf subscribers outside of the US, we’re glad to include as an additional extra Mahmoud Al-Shaer’s 𝘈 𝘠𝘦𝘢𝘳 𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘈𝘣𝘺𝘴𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘎𝘦𝘯𝘰𝘤𝘪𝘥𝘦, which collects the entries from his fundraising campaign www.gofundme.com/f/aid-for-ma...
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Subscribe @ palfest.org/bookshelf
October 15, 2025 at 8:00 AM
This month, for Bookshelf subscribers outside of the US, we’re glad to include as an additional extra Mahmoud Al-Shaer’s 𝘈 𝘠𝘦𝘢𝘳 𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘈𝘣𝘺𝘴𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘎𝘦𝘯𝘰𝘤𝘪𝘥𝘦, which collects the entries from his fundraising campaign www.gofundme.com/f/aid-for-ma...
Subscribe @ palfest.org/bookshelf
Subscribe @ palfest.org/bookshelf
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We are thrilled to announce that it has been selected by the @palfest.bsky.social Bookshelf as one of their October titles.
Subscribe and receive Palestine is everywhere as your first shipment, plus a postcard of Adam Rouhana’s photograph “Blood Memories” (from the book): www.palfest.org/bookshelf
Subscribe and receive Palestine is everywhere as your first shipment, plus a postcard of Adam Rouhana’s photograph “Blood Memories” (from the book): www.palfest.org/bookshelf
October 8, 2025 at 12:53 PM
We are thrilled to announce that it has been selected by the @palfest.bsky.social Bookshelf as one of their October titles.
Subscribe and receive Palestine is everywhere as your first shipment, plus a postcard of Adam Rouhana’s photograph “Blood Memories” (from the book): www.palfest.org/bookshelf
Subscribe and receive Palestine is everywhere as your first shipment, plus a postcard of Adam Rouhana’s photograph “Blood Memories” (from the book): www.palfest.org/bookshelf
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I've just been listening to the first (?) PalFest podcast featuring Wiam El-Tamami in conversation with Batool Abu Akleen, talking about her new book of poetry, '48Kgs'.. I found it heartbreaking yet inspiring. Do give it a listen on your podcast platform. @palfest.bsky.social
October 13, 2025 at 11:20 AM
I've just been listening to the first (?) PalFest podcast featuring Wiam El-Tamami in conversation with Batool Abu Akleen, talking about her new book of poetry, '48Kgs'.. I found it heartbreaking yet inspiring. Do give it a listen on your podcast platform. @palfest.bsky.social
Haidar al-Ghazali is an extraordinary young talent and one of the new generation of poets forged in the horrors of Israel’s genocide.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mvoq...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mvoq...
Poets in Gaza #2 | Haidar al-Gahazali: "I will call you my sorrow"
YouTube video by The Palestine Festival of Literature
www.youtube.com
October 14, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Haidar al-Ghazali is an extraordinary young talent and one of the new generation of poets forged in the horrors of Israel’s genocide.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mvoq...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mvoq...