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Palestine articles on Democracy Chronicles
News about the struggle for democracy in Palestine. Palestine is not a functioning democracy. According to Freedom House, Palestine has been "effectively split in two with the West Bank governed by the Palestinian Authority and the Gaza Strip governed separately by Hamas" but hope for a future state remains strong. Also see our articles on Israel, the Arab Spring, and the broader Middle East.
UK Band Radiohead Hits Controversy With Israel Concert
Radiohead have hit back at a campaign urging the band to cancel a scheduled concert in Israel
Why Lebanon Wants to Ban Wonder Woman From Its Cinemas
Ministry says it has asked the country’s security agency to ban the 2017 Wonder Woman movie
Amnesty: Palestinian Writer Qatamesh is Prisoner of Conscience
The international rights watchdog Amnesty International has called on Israel to release writer Qatamesh
West Bank Vote Highlights Worrying Palestinian Split
Palestinians in the occupied West Bank are holding municipal elections for representatives
Faith-Based POTUS Tourism
For his inaugural trip abroad our President has picked an unpredictable but thematically consistent itinerary. He’ll be stopping at the Vatican, then on to Israel and Saudi Arabia.
Political Artist Banksy Opens Walled Off Hotel in Palestine
The Walled Off Hotel in Bethlehem offers ‘worst view in the world’ with rooms facing grey concrete
Postponed Palestinian Vote Reinforces Political Impasse
The fate of local postponed Palestinian vote undetermined as political opponents in stalemate
Palestinian Authority’s Election Suspension Ignites Crisis
Hamas protests as the Palestinian Authority’s election suspension has delayed chance for public input again
Palestinian Local Council Vote Suspended as Rivals Face Off
Infighting between rival Fatah and Hamas factions has led to the Palestinian local council vote suspension