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Quote of the day by Mahmoud Darwish: 'The importance of poetry is not measured, finally, by what the poet says but...' - Palestinian poet’s timeless lesson on the power of words, expression and meaning, and why great writing goes beyond the message and lives in the way the words reach us

Renowned for his profound exploration of exile and identity, Mahmoud Darwish was a pivotal Palestinian poet. His masterful use of language connected deeply personal and political experiences to broader universal themes. Darwish's poetry reflected the complex tensions of belonging, separation, and loss. As the author of numerous acclaimed collections, he…

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UK and other Western nations recognize Palestinian state ahead of UN meetings – but symbolic action won’t make statehood happen

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The ‘Untranslatable Palestinian Flesh’

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Texas Observer

‘The war will end’: Remembering Mahmoud Darwish, Palestine’s poetic voice

Mahmoud Darwish’s poems are ever relevant to the conditions of Palestinians, particularly now in Gaza.

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Thousands of dollars have been raised around the world as writers unite in support of civilians in Gaza

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Middle East Roundup: In Gaza, mourning is a luxury

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Before and after the Nakba: Palestinian literature of resistance and love for a lost homeland

When a society experiences oppression and trauma, literature helps its people by giving them a voice and reinforcing their identity. It gives the trauma those people have suffered a universal resonance. So it is for Palestinians, whose literature – particularly that of resistance – plays this role. Indeed, Palestinian writers…

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Cafe Yafa: A Palestinian bookshop reviving literary culture

Cafe Yafa continues a rich Palestinian literary culture, decades after the Nakba destroyed the libraries of Palestine.

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