The Gypsy
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- July 30, 2026
Azza Hassan from Gaza:
A gypsy of beginnings,
Unbound by direction,
Her hair is
A forest unleashed from the wind’s grasp,
Learning from the trees
How to love resilience.
Around her neck, she places
A circle of salvation
Colorless,
Transforming
When night approaches
And when day remembers its name.
Jasmine
Does not guide her steps,
But apologizes to her
Each time she passes.
In her bosom,
Ancient copper
Preserves the warmth of her first fingers,
And at her extremities,
A dove,
Weighed by waiting, became a white shadow
That does not fly.
From a fabric that knows no wear and tear, she wove her Kufic shawl,
And from her presence,
The moon shone
As if it had learned light late.
Her voice
Is not an ordinary voice,
It is the lullaby of memory
When it soothes its wound,
The birds sing
Without knowing why. In June
— When time grieves —
And hearts beat
To an ancient rhythm,
And love ascends
Barefoot to the meadows.
There
Was a boy
The color of shyness,
With eyes yet unawakened
He bent over the last line
And did not write her name,
But left a mark
Resembling home
When it is hidden in the heart
And leaves a scar
A deep, gaping scar
That spreads its pain in the ribs
And spreads across the body
For the soul to follow
It prevents it from yearning and revealing
Report: Israel Destroys 97% of Cultural Sites in Gaza
- July 29, 2026
CROSSFIREARABIA – The Israeli war on Gaza since October 2023 resulted in the destruction and/or damages of around 97 percent of the cultural sites that include archaeological, religious and historical places, listed in the Strip. This is according to a legal documented study by the Center for the Protection of Human Rights. In its report unveiled, Wednesday, the center stated that 316 sites out of 325 where destroyed which clearly shows there was a deliberate attempt to target Palestinian cultural heritage in the enclave. It added the targeting of destruction was clearly “methodical” pointing to its criminality against the Palestinian people. The Center such destruction is clearly criminal and action against what Israel has done must be taken by UNESCO and the International Criminal Court. See article on Full report in Arabic.
UK Performer Raises The Palestinian Flag in Curtain Call
- July 28, 2026
A London Opera performer raised a Palestinian flag during the final curtain call and refused to let it be taken away when a staff member attempted to remove it. The moment was captured on video and quickly spread across the social media, sparking widespread discussion about artistic expression, peaceful protest, and solidarity with the people of Gaza.
Disclaimer: This caption summarizes publicly reported events at London’s Royal Opera House. The flag display was described by the Royal Ballet and Opera as an unauthorized act by the performer, and the incident generated significant public debate and differing reactions.
A Painting to Remember
- July 27, 2026
Abir Al Shawa portaint with Jerusalem in the background made by the late Palestinian artist Ismail Shamout.
