Dalal Erakat

Israeli soldiers marching through the streets of Ramallah, occupied West Bank, December 15, 2018. (Flash90)
Israeli army shatters the illusion of normalcy in Ramallah
Leading a normal, safe life is a juggling act for any Palestinian family. Even the prospect of enjoying a Christmas dinner with your loved ones and neighbors must take into account the risk of an Israeli army raid, invasion, or closure. By Dalal Erakat Living in Ramallah is thought of as trendy these days, and…
By +972 Magazine December 16, 2018
A Palestinian mother and her child walk past the Israeli army's Qalandiya checkpoint as clashes take place. (File photo by Oren Ziv/Activestills.org)
A Palestinian mother’s open letter to Melania and Ivanka Trump
On the occasion of Mother’s Day in Palestine, one Palestinian mother discusses how teaching tolerance is becoming more difficult as American policies sow more divisions and violence. By Dalal Erakat Raising kids in Palestine is exhausting — not just physically but also mentally. For as soon as kids become aware of the reality surrounding them,…
By +972 Magazine March 21, 2018
Entrance to The Walled Off Hotel, Bethlehem, March 3, 2017. (Haggai Matar)
Banksy’s new project tells the story of Palestine
Banksy’s controversial new hotel and museum in Bethlehem is more than just an interactive art gallery: it also, in the British street artist’s inimitable style, lays out the history of Palestine. By Dalal Erakat “Art has something to do with the achievement of stillness in the midst of chaos.” These are the words of Saul Bellow,…
By +972 Magazine April 4, 2017
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