Ansam Abu Sitta’s ‘Behind the Walls’
This short fiction comes from Ansam Abu Sitta’s collection Bench of the Reserves.
Palestine
The Seven Palestinian Nominees for the 2027 Astrid Lindgren Award
As in previous years, there are a preponderance of European and North American nominees, with fourteen from the UK, twelve from the US, ten from France, and nine from Italy. However, there are also a surprising seven nominees from Palestine.
Two Cat Stories from Gaza
These two stories both come from Palestinian writer and psychologist Dr. Hassan Al-Qatrawi. Hunger’s Siege on Gaza By Dr. Hassan Al-Qatrawi Translated by Munira El Najar Two hours of persistent […]
On Ansam Abu Sitta’s ‘Bench of the Reserves’
As part of an initiative by Alaan Publishers to publish the works of 12 Gazan writers, Ansam Abu Sitta’s دكة الاحتياط (Bench of the Reserves), published in Arabic in 2026, is a collection of 18 short stories that move between realism and highly condensed symbolism.
Stealing Sleep, Reclaiming Tomorrow
In the opening pages of The Sleep Thief by Ibtisam Azem (tr. Sinan Antoon), Palestinian protagonist, Gharib Haifawi, recounts how he was dubbed the “sleep thief” by his interrogators during his imprisonment.
World Cup Short Fiction: Adania Shibli’s ‘A Tin Ball’
This week, we’re celebrating the World Cup with work from our Fall 2021 FOOTBALL issue.
Books that Open Worlds: A Palestinian Reader’s Journey
“Ultimately, the arrival of Asad’s Secret in English is as much an act of preservation as it is an act of translation.”
Memories of Diminishment
On a review that nearly didn’t happen.
Laughter Without Joy: Between Gaza’s Reality and Beckett’s Stage
In this essay by Husam Maarouf, he writes: “Isn’t it strange for someone to laugh in Gaza? Here, laughter is not because destruction is amusing or enjoyable—it is a moment of nakedness before the self, a full exposure. One has no choice but to laugh.”