Balata refugee camp

Members of Palestinian factions in Gaza perform a scene to represent the reality of the lives of Palestinian prisoners in Israeli prisons, April 9, 2019. (Hassan Jedi/Flash90)
Dispelling Israeli myths about Palestinian prisoners
The Israeli media often claims Palestinian political prisoners are treated to 'five-star' treatment. In reality, they face some of the worst conditions in the West.
By Oren Ziv September 12, 2021
A young Palestinian boy and girl stand near a painted mural in Balata Refugee Camp in the West Bank city of Nablus. (Miriam Alster/Flash90)
‘In Balata camp, every single child suffers from psychological problems’
Yafa Cultural Center is one of the few places left for Palestinian children from Balata refugee camp to cope with the violence they witness on a daily basis. With funding running low, the center is at risk of closing. When the door opens, I am surprised to see a six or seven-year-old boy on the other…
By Rami Younis February 11, 2019
The Palestinian soccer league: A microcosm of a national struggle
Originally founded in 1928, the Palestinian Football Association endured the many trials of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Ahead of the conclusion of an eventful season, we look at one of the only national institutions that unifies the Palestinians these days. By Yoni Mendel The Palestinian soccer league is experiencing one of the most dramatic moments in…
By +972 Magazine May 1, 2015
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Israeli soldiers walk during clashes in the West Bank city of Hebron, after the Israeli army raided the city in the last days, June 16, 2014. (Oren Ziv/Activestills.org)
Photos of the week: After kidnapping, West Bank cities under lockdown
In the wake of the kidnapping of three Israeli teens last week, the Israeli army began an extensive campaign in the occupied territories. Thousands of soldiers have descended upon cities, towns and villages in the West Bank, including in Area A, as part of Operation Brother’s Keeper. Photos:  Yotam Ronen, Ahmad Al-Bazz, Oren Ziv, Mustafa…
By Activestills June 20, 2014
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