“The Summer They Heard Music”—a short story by MK Harb
There are some long, languid and even dangerous summers that Beirutis can never forget, and this is one of them.
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“I, Hanan”—a Gazan tale of survival by Joumana Haddad
A young woman in Gaza who has already lost so much wants to live another day, in this short story by Joumana Haddad.
Gaza vs. Mosul from a Medical and Humanitarian Standpoint
Ahmed Twaij, a physician and journalist with experience in Iraq and other war zones, argues Hamas and ISIS cannot be compared.
Palestinian Artists & Anti-War Supporters of Gaza Cancelled
Nada Ghosn on censored and cancelled voices, many of whom have called for an end to the assault on Gaza.
The Fiction of Palestine’s Ghassan Zaqtan
Cory Oldweiler reviews three novellas by Bethlehem born and raised, Ramallah-based poet and writer Ghassan Zaqtan.
Beautiful October 7th Art Belies the Horrors of War
UC Irvine scholar and author on the Middle East Mark LeVine warns the Gaza war is biting off more than anyone is bargaining for.
October 7 and the First Days of the War
Post Oct. 7, Robin Yassin-Kassab assesses the West’s falsehoods and the challenges facing the Palestinians, the Israelis and the wider Middle East.
Palestine and the Unspeakable
Prefacing our special Palestine issue, senior editor Lina Mounzer attempts to express the horror that has become the reality in Gaza.
What’s the Solution for Jews and Palestine in the Face of Apartheid Zionism?
Jonathan Ofir on the new book by Daniel Boyarin that questions Jewish identity while weighing Palestinian freedom from injustice.
The Middle East is Once Again West Asia
Ambassador Chas Freeman on the dynamism of West Asia and the west's failing geopolitical grip on "the greater Middle East."
The End of the Palestinian State? Jenin Is Only the Beginning
Yousef M. Aljamal surmises renewed attacks on Jenin signal Israel's intention to end Palestinian hopes for statehood.
Alien Entities in the Desert
Dror Shohet recalls her otherworldly journey in the desert with her Bedouin guide, Hafez, and a caravan of camels.
Nasrin Abu Baker: The Markaz Review Featured Artist, June 2023
Nasrin Abu Baker, the featured artist for June 2023, divides her time between Jerusalem and Leipzig, and exhibits widely.
From Pawns to Global Powers: Middle East Nations Strike Back
Former ambassador Chas Freeman, Jr. argues that we have entered a new era in which players are shifting on the geopolitical chess table.
How Bethlehem Evolved From Jerusalem’s Sleepy Backwater to a Global Town
Bethlehem native and novelist Karim Kattan reviews the new book by Jacob Norris that tells the 19th century story of the town's evolution.