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Arab48 is a arabic news outlet. We translate its reports into English and compare them with 43 other newsrooms.
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Language and baseArabic · Haifa
The last 30 days
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69%first to report
127 mintypical time behind the first report
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1%opinion and analysis
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Arab48's tone this month is charged, more charged than the rest of the Arab press. On Netanyahu, the police, the Knesset, Eisenkot and Iran its wording is in step with the other newsrooms.
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Culture · 11h agoPeugeot 404: A Symbol of Gaza's Labor and Resistance ErasThe Peugeot 404 car became a significant symbol in Gaza during the 1980s and early 1990s, initially representing the daily commute of tens of thousands of Gazan laborers to work in Israel. Following the First Intifada in 1987, the durable vehicle was adopted by Palestinian resistance fighters for transport and operations, leading to increased suspicion from Israeli forces. The car's multifaceted role, from economic tool to symbol of defiance, cemented its place in Gaza's visual and historical memory.Culture · 4d agoPalestinian Play "I Am From There" Opens 19th "Hakaya" Festival in AmmanPalestinian artist Amer Hleihil will open the 19th "Hakaya" festival in Amman, Jordan, with his play "I Am From There." The play explores Palestinian memory and the relationship with homeland, drawing on personal and collective experiences. The festival, dedicated to storyteller Hamza al-Aqrabawi, will feature various performances and evenings celebrating storytelling and Palestinian heritage, including a piece on Nakba stories and an event on land and olive narratives.Culture · 7d agoOud Duo Releases "Sujood" Album Bridging Arab and Persian MusicPalestinian oud player Nizar Rohana and Iranian oud player Yasmin Shah Hosseini released their album "Sujood" on November 6, 2026, blending Arabic and Persian musical traditions. The album, recorded in the Netherlands in September 2025, explores instrumental dialogues between the two oud players. Despite facing significant regional unrest during its production, the album is seen as a testament to resilience and creativity. It features eight tracks, with percussion by Rooven Rubik on five, and was supported by the Arab Fund for Arts and Culture.Culture · 8d agoArab Culture Association Holds First Graduate Conference for Scholarship Program in HaifaThe Arab Culture Association held its first graduate conference and reunion in Haifa for alumni of the Dr. The event aimed to foster a network of graduates to contribute to the Arab community. The association also announced plans to open a new Arab Cultural Center in Haifa. The scholarship program is highlighted as crucial for societal resilience and empowerment.Culture · 16d agoPalestinian Film Days to Screen in 80 CountriesThe "Palestinian Film Days Around the World" initiative will launch on November 2 in over 80 countries, screening 13 Palestinian films. The event aims to counter the erasure of the Palestinian narrative and coincides with the 109th anniversary of the Balfour Declaration. The program features films on displacement, occupation, and memory, including a series on women in Gaza.Culture · 19d ago · also in 1 newsroomGaza Girl, 12, Among World's Top 8 Digital Content CreatorsNesreen Skek, a 12-year-old girl from Gaza, was named one of the world's top eight digital content creators for documenting Palestinian suffering. She was a finalist in the 2026 Digital Creator Awards, using her phone to share scenes of displacement and hardship. Despite facing severe challenges like power and internet outages, Skek is committed to her work and hopes to become a dentist in the future.Culture · 21d agoFirst National Psychology Students Conference Held in Umm al-FahmOver 500 psychology students and professionals gathered for the first national conference for psychology students in Umm al-Fahm on Saturday. The event featured lectures and discussions on topics including psychological trauma, cultural specificity in therapy, and the need for locally relevant treatments. Speakers emphasized the importance of mental health and the value of such gatherings for professionals and students, especially during challenging times. The conference concluded with a performance and the distribution of student grants.Culture · 30d agoJerusalem Memory Project Documents Palestinian History Through Photos Since 19th CenturyJordanian historian Mohammed Hashem Ghosheh has compiled a vast collection of photographs documenting Palestinian history from the late 19th century to the present, titled "Jerusalem Memory." The collection, now accessible through the Anadolu Agency archive, covers architectural and social transformations across different historical periods. Ghosheh, who received the King Faisal Prize in 2020, emphasizes the critical role of visual documentation and heritage preservation for future generations. His personal history of displacement due to the Nakba and subsequent events fuels his dedication to this archival work.Culture · 30d agoPalestinian Film 'A Dazzling Light' Shortlisted for European Film AwardsThe Palestinian film "A Dazzling Light," directed by Moyad Alayan, has been shortlisted for the European Film Awards 2027. The film, which premiered at the Venice Film Festival, is among 45 narrative features in contention. Set in Jerusalem, it follows a father seeking to prove his son's death to avoid paying his debts. The European Film Academy will announce official nominations on November 14, 2026, with the awards ceremony on January 16, 2027, in Athens.Culture · 42d agoUmm al-Fahm Cultural Evening Commemorates Al-Ruhah, Jerusalem, and Al-Aqsa UprisingUmm al-Fahm hosted a cultural event to commemorate the anniversary of the Al-Ruhah, Jerusalem, and Al-Aqsa Uprising. Speakers discussed preserving historical memory, the causes of the uprising, and efforts to strengthen Palestinian identity.Culture · 45d agoNew Arabic Edition of 1958 Doctoral Thesis on Golan Geography ReleasedA new Arabic edition of Adeeb Suleiman Bag's 1958 doctoral thesis on the Golan's geography has been published. The comprehensive study covers the region's natural and human aspects, originally presented as a Sorbonne dissertation.Culture · 46d ago · also in 2 newsroomsSakhnin Prepares to Mark October Events Anniversary with Marches and Memorial VisitsSakhnin will commemorate the 26th anniversary of the October events on October 3, 2026, with memorial visits, wreath-laying ceremonies, and a march to Arraba. The events aim to honor martyrs and preserve collective memory.Culture · 54d agoHebron Glass Workshop Transforms Molten Material into ArtA glass workshop in Hebron transforms molten glass into artistic creations through a process of heating and skilled shaping by generational artisans. The visit highlights the craftsmanship involved in turning raw materials into finished art pieces.Culture · 55d agoResearcher Reconstructs Lost History of Historic Lod NeighborhoodsPalestinian researcher Tawfiq D'aadla is reconstructing the lost urban landscape of historic Lod, a city largely destroyed after 1948. Using fragmented historical documents, he has mapped three former neighborhoods, aiming to preserve Palestinian memory against systematic erasure.Culture · 56d agoDocumentary Honors Late Palestinian Artist Mohammad BakriA new documentary film by the Arab Culture Association honors the late Palestinian artist Mohammad Bakri, showcasing his impact on Palestinian arts and culture through personal testimonies.Culture · 57d agoArab 48 Weekly Magazine Covers Key Issues of the WeekThe "Arab 48 Weekly" magazine, a digital publication distributed every Friday, has released its 23rd issue. It covers the week's key issues and reaches hundreds of thousands of readers.Culture · 59d agoTribute Event Honors Late Palestinian Artist Mohammed Bakri in HaifaA memorial event was held in Haifa to honor the late Palestinian artist Mohammed Bakri, organized by the Arab Culture Association and his family. The event featured tributes from family, colleagues, and screenings of his work.Culture · 64d agoArab 48 Weekly Magazine Releases Latest EditionThe "Arab 48 Weekly" magazine has published its 22nd issue, focusing on the week's events and distributed digitally to a large audience. Rami Mansour edits the publication, with Abdel Tamish handling its design.Culture · 67d agoMadar Al-Carmel Publishes New Article on Unconscious Legacies of TraumaMadar Al-Carmel published an article by Sirine Afifi exploring how collective trauma, particularly the Holocaust and antisemitism, shapes Jewish identity and Israeli political discourse, perpetuating conflict cycles. The article argues this trauma influences present-day Israeli society and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.Culture · 69d agoLebanese Jewish History Emerges Amidst Regional ShiftsCulture · 71d agoArab Culture Association Celebrates 60 Graduates of Bishara Atallah ScholarshipCulture · 71d agoArab 48 Weekly Magazine Covers Key Issues for Arab IsraelisThe "Arab 48 Weekly" magazine, edited by Rami Mansour, is published every Friday and distributed to hundreds of thousands of Arab Israelis via mobile phones, covering the week's important issues.Culture · 72d agoFeminist Book on Genocide Published Amid Gaza ConflictMadar Al-Carmel and Birzeit University's Institute of Women's Studies released "Genocide: A Palestinian Feminist Approach," examining Palestinian women's experiences amid the Gaza conflict and broader policies against Palestinians.Culture · 75d agoGazan Man Revives Ancestral Mud-Brick Home BuildingA man in Gaza has built a home using traditional mud-brick methods as an affordable and eco-friendly housing solution. The initiative revives ancestral techniques to combat high construction costs.