The Ethnic Cleansing Theme Park
For decades, Israel has used culture and heritage as a weapon in its war against the Palestinians – but its latest move in Silwan is the most brazen yet: replacing living neighbourhoods with a biblical theme park.
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Leila Sackur is a freelance writer from London.
For decades, Israel has used culture and heritage as a weapon in its war against the Palestinians – but its latest move in Silwan is the most brazen yet: replacing living neighbourhoods with a biblical theme park.
Pioneering Egyptian feminist Nawal El Saadawi passed away this month. Her work challenged Western assumptions about Arab women – and emphasised the vital link between socialism and women’s liberation.