In pictures: traditional crafts at Bethlehem’s Peace Center
Photographer Ahmad Mazhar’s WAFA album documents the opening of a traditional crafts market and the “Immortal Hands” exhibition at Bethlehem’s Peace Center on November…
People & stories
Aya Rimawi launches a debut novel about loyalty and access to treatment
Aya Rimawi launched her debut novel at the Palestinian Culture Ministry in Ramallah. WAFA reported that its character Ghassan reflects Palestinians’ struggle to access…
Qira club represents Palestine at the Asian chess competition
Palestine’s chess delegation arrived in the UAE for the Asian team competition, WAFA reported. Qira Sports Club represents Palestine, with international arbiter Hani Tlaib…
When rain washes away a livelihood: Gaza’s small businesses face another loss
A WAFA report by Ali al-Farra documents losses suffered by displaced small-business owners in Khan Younis. Rain and wind damaged Abdullah Farwana’s bakery stall…
Learning among tents: Gaza students persist despite scarce supplies
Reporting for WAFA, Safaa al-Breem describes Gaza students attending temporary classrooms in tents and caravans. Accounts from Khan Younis highlight shortages of seats and…