Palestinian heritage

Hamas welcomes UNESCO’s resolutions on Palestine and Israeli violations

Thursday-10-April-2025

The Hamas Movement has welcomed the resolutions adopted by UNESCO that call on Israel to halt its Judaization and settlement activities in Jerusalem and al-Khalil, stressing the need for action to stop Israel’s disregard for the international law.

A Symbol of Palestinian identity: The Kufiya on the List of ISESCO Heritage

Monday-18-November-2024

The Palestinian Ministry of Culture announced on Sunday the registration of the Palestinian kufiya on the intangible heritage list of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ISESCO).

The Palestinian headscarf: so many people have one but where are they made?

Saturday-16-November-2024

You see the black and white scarf everywhere, worn by hundreds of thousands of people standing up for Palestine and protesting against the ethnic cleansing and genocide committed by Israel.

Israel’s seizure of Sebastia symbolizes its theft of Palestine’s cultural sites

Sunday-8-September-2024

Taking over Palestinian historical sites and turning them into Israeli tourist attractions is just another way the occupation grabs land. UNESCO must step in to save Tel Sebastia.

A Lifeline in Starving Gaza: The role of Tekiyyah amidst the ongoing Israeli genocide

Monday-5-August-2024

Hundreds of displaced Palestinians lined up in front of the Tekiyyah, or charity kitchen, in the city of Deir Al-Balah, waiting in long queues for their daily free meal cooked by a group of volunteers.

Inclusion of Tell Um Amer on the UNESCO World Heritage List

Friday-26-July-2024

Tell Um Amer in the Gaza Strip has been included on the UNESCO List of World Heritage in Danger, according to an announcement by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.

Tel Zu’rub: An ancient neighborhood in Rafah targeted by IOF

Thursday-30-May-2024

With increased killings, destruction, incursions, and targeting of archaeological sites, Israeli occupation forces (IOF) continue to defy the International Court of Justice's order to cease their aggression on Rafah.

Historic building of Al Khalil municipality seized, doors closed by IOF

Thursday-9-May-2024

Israeli occupation forces (IOF) closed the doors of the old building of al-Khalil Municipality in the West Bank, in the Ain Askar area in the city center, in preparation for seizing it.

Ramadan in Gaza: Food is scarce, but grief and despair are plentiful

Saturday-30-March-2024

For the 2.2 million Muslims in Gaza, Ramadan has historically been a time of joyous social gatherings, spiritual reflection, faith renewal, and cherished family reunions.

Palestinian Minister: Israel assault on Gaza’s heritage exceeds Mongol ravages

Saturday-24-February-2024

Israel is waging a war on Palestinian narratives through the destruction and looting of museums and archaeological artefacts in the Gaza Strip, the Palestinian Minister of Culture, Atif Abu Seif, said.