War Weariness & Absurdity in Jamaluddin Aram’s Debut Novel
Something beyond war-weariness informs Jamaluddin Aram’s depiction of 1990s Afghanistan in his debut novel, writes Rudi Heinrich.
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“New Reasons”—a short story by Samira Azzam
In a translated tale from Palestine’s first lady of short stories, the newest technology exacts a toll on people ahead of their time.
An Iranian Novelist Seeks the Truth About a Plane Crash
Novelist Négar Djavadi deploys non-fiction to question Iran's downing of an international flight out of Tehran.
Reconciling Ouarzazate with Solar Energy in Our Desert Town
As a solar power plant overtakes a Moroccan desert town, reconfiguring its visual and territorial makeup, there are worries it might overshadow its rich cultural history.
Messages from Gaza Now / 3
Hell continues in a never-ending war, yet with sumud, the Palestinian people remain resourceful, remarkable and above all, kind.
Cyprus: Return to Petrofani with Ali Cherri & Vicky Pericleous
Arie Amaya-Akkermans talks to Lebanese and Cypriot artists about their work on the divided island of Cyprus.
The Apocalypse is a Dance Party
Turkish artist Sena Başöz explores the metaphor of the magnolia and the advent of the apocalypse within the realm of imagination.
The Rebels of Football, Then and Now
Justin Salhani argues that the "beautiful game" has been a powerful instrument of emancipation for workers, feminists and anti-colonialist activists around the world.
Our Picks of 2023, Along with Palestinian Art
Though it ended on catastrophe, with the war in Gaza, the editors of The Markaz Review recall their favorites of the year.
Gaza Sunbirds: the Palestinian Para-Cyclists Who Won’t Quit
Gaza's professional para-cycling team for amputee athletes rise above Gaza's darkest days through determination and excellence in sport.
Jesus Was Palestinian, But Bethlehem Suspends Christmas
Had Jesus been born today he would be considered Palestinian, and his birth would have faced many obstacles along the way, writes Ahmed Twaij.
Meditations on Occupation, Architecture, Urbicide
In Gaza, the rubble and ruin must remain in full view not only as evidence of war crimes, but as living testimonies of shattered lives.
Inside Hamas: From Resistance to Regime
An exclusive excerpt from the 2023 title "Hamas: From Resistance to Regime" by Paola Caridi, translated by Andrea Teti.
A Student’s Tribute to Refaat Alareer, Gaza’s Beloved Storyteller
Killed in Gaza by the Israeli military, Refaat Alareer's spirit and words continue to live on in his students, writes Yousef M. Al Jamal.
Messages from Gaza Now / 2
Firsthand accounts of the war by Hossam Madhoun, a theatre-maker reporting from the rubble of Gaza.