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The Israeli-Palestinian conflict – interview with our columnist in the Gaza strip
After 11 days of non-stop bombing on the Gaza strip by Israel, a cease-fire was announced between Hamas and Israel. At 2 am on the night of Friday May 21st the …
The smell of fresh hope
In Switzerland, At the stage, My friend, Helen asked What does Gaza smell like? A flash back starts I am walking near a falafel shop The smell invades my nose …
The gift of Mediterranean
I was standing there, smelling the sea breeze. With every tide, the water touched my feet. I could feel the particles of salt and dust moving through my toes. …
We are not numbers: young voices from Gaza (Part II)
Was it easy for Malak to leave her country to study abroad? Oh no, she explained, it took years to try convincing her parents. Malak is a smart young woman …
We are not numbers: young voices from Gaza Part I
GAZA… what do we know about this part of the world, sharing its borders with Egypt and Israel? For most us what comes to mind is what we hear from …
Reading events approaching: Zurich Liest
Among all of the events happening in Zurich this week is Zürich Liest. The book festival is starting its 9th year in Zurich and Winthertur with events …