Author Archives: Yousef M. Aljamal

About Yousef M. Aljamal

Yousef M. Aljamal works with the Center for Political Development Studies [CPDS] , a Gaza based non-profit organization facilitating Palestinians representing themselves "in the tongues of its own people" to convey their own message to the world and enhance Palestine's presence in world forums and international organizations.

Turtle Bay moves to Palestine

Posted on September 26, 2012 by Yousef M. Aljamal

The Palestinian coastal enclave Gaza, which has been living under tight Israeli siege for six years now, is expected to host the first of its kind Model United Nations (MUN) conference, a simulation of the United Nations, in an attempt to enhance the participants’ awareness of the current conditions and situation prevailing around in today’s diplomatic world. The conference will take place in Gaza between 27th of September and 1st of October, 2012.

Posted in Activism, Gaza, Israel/Palestine, Reports/Video | 5 Comments

‘Grass shattered the narrative’ — Refaat Alareer

Posted on April 20, 2012 by Yousef M. Aljamal

Gunter Grass’s great transgression was to show that Israel is endangering world peace

Posted in Israel/Palestine | 23 Comments

First, she will visit her parents’ graves

Posted on March 29, 2012 by Yousef M. Aljamal

A Palestinian mother visits Jericho after being prevented by Israel from leaving Gaza for the past 12 years.

Posted in Gaza, Israel/Palestine, Occupation | 3 Comments

My life without a title

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Yousef M. Aljamal

A new day begins in Gaza, as the dead were peacefully buried.

Posted in Arab Spring, Gaza, Israel/Palestine, Israeli Government, Middle East, Nakba, Occupation, Today in Palestine, US Policy in the Middle East | 8 Comments

Gaza youth hear about Israel lobby’s role from Abunimah via Skype

Posted on January 19, 2012 by Yousef M. Aljamal

For the second week in a row, the Center for Political Development Studies holds a video link on the role of the Zionist lobby in US elections. Ali Abunimah, the founder of The Electronic Intifada, joined Gaza activists via Skype … Continue reading →

Posted in Activism, American Jewish Community, Arab Spring, Gaza, Israel Lobby, Israel/Palestine, Israeli Government, Media, Middle East, Nakba, Occupation, On the ground reports, Reports/Video, US Policy in the Middle East, US Politics | 5 Comments

Gaza students discuss ‘Occupy Wall Street’

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Yousef M. Aljamal

Students in Gaza discuss the Occupy movement with Amin Husain, a Palestinian activist living in New York City and one of the organizers of Occupy Wall Street.

Posted in Activism, Gaza, Israel/Palestine | 3 Comments

Horror of Memories: Reflecting on the third anniversary of the war on Gaza

Posted on December 27, 2011 by Yousef M. Aljamal

A writer in Gaza remembers the Israeli attack on Gaza that began three years ago today.

Posted in Gaza, Israel/Palestine | 24 Comments

Palestinian thinkers weigh in on the threats to attack Iran

Posted on November 25, 2011 by Yousef M. Aljamal

The Centre for Political and Development Studies (CPDS) hosted Palestinian thinkers to discuss the threat of Israel attacking Iran.

Posted in Arab Spring, Gaza, Iran, Israel/Palestine, Israeli Government, Media | 9 Comments

Huwaida Arraf: ‘They have lies to spin; we have truths to tell’

Posted on October 30, 2011 by Yousef M. Aljamal

Yousef M. Aljamal of Gaza’s Center for Political Development Studies interviews with Huwaida Arraf, cofounder of the International Solidarity Movement: Aljamal: First, could you please give us a brief introduction about ISM? Arraf: The International Solidarity Movement (ISM) is a … Continue reading →

Posted in Israel/Palestine | 12 Comments

Of you, everything around reminds me

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Yousef M. Aljamal

כל דבר מסביבי מזכיר לי אותך In Limbo, I loved to live and carry on. In love, I fell with him. He was everything to me, a brother, a friend, a man, a shaman. All efforts and time I have … Continue reading →

Posted in Israel/Palestine | 3 Comments

Cobban to young Gazan writers: The internet is your Tahrir Square

Posted on June 16, 2011 by Yousef M. Aljamal

On Wednesday, June 15th The Center for Political and Development Studies (CPDS) in Gaza invited Helena Cobban, a well-known veteran journalist and author, who owns and publishes Just World Books, to talk about her experience in writing, and to raise … Continue reading →

Posted in Israel/Palestine | 6 Comments

Call for submissions: Prisoners Day and Nakba commemoration writing contest

Posted on April 7, 2011 by Yousef M. Aljamal

The following contest is being sponsored by the Centre for Political & Development Studies: Creative writing contest CPDS is honoured to announce a contest in Creative Writing in two fields 1- Prisoners’ Day occasion 2- Nakba Conditions & guidelines:

Posted in Israel/Palestine | 2 Comments

Report from the ‘Mondo Awards’ in Gaza

Posted on March 30, 2011 by Yousef M. Aljamal

On Monday, March 28th The Center for Political and Development Studies in Gaza organized a ceremony to honor the winners of “The Mondo Awards” for their creative writing in English. “The Center held this celebration as an initiative to pay … Continue reading →

Posted in Israel/Palestine | 24 Comments

During the time of the siege

Posted on July 20, 2010 by Yousef M. Aljamal

During the time of the siege, Ahmed, a very young child in Gaza, left his home with his family because it was located very close to a big mosque that people had heard was going to be bombed. Later, while … Continue reading →

Posted in Israel/Palestine | 44 Comments