The ongoing war in Gaza has had a stifling effect on Palestinian culture in Israel, according to a report from Asharq Al-awsat [e47e9775]. Palestinian artists in Israel and annexed East Jerusalem have described facing increasing hostility and harassment, with fears of funding cuts or arrests [e47e9775]. Arab actors have also reported difficulty finding work in Israel since the war [e47e9775]. Human rights violations against Israel's Arab minority, including arrests, discrimination, and harassment, have increased [e47e9775].
The war has had a profound impact on Palestinian cultural life, with a sense of shock and fear hindering artistic production [e47e9775]. Many Palestinian artists in exile are using their work to give voice to the Palestinian people [e47e9775]. The reality of the war is seen as more powerful than any artistic expression [e47e9775].
The Palestinian National Theater, Al-Hakawati, has faced closure over 200 times and is once again under scrutiny by Israeli authorities [e47e9775]. The theater has long been a symbol of Palestinian cultural resilience [e47e9775].
In contrast, the Ithra Center in Saudi Arabia is celebrating Arab culture by selecting the Arab World's Reader of the Year at the closing ceremony of the Iqraa Enrichment Forum [e47e9775]. The event features 30 readers from 10 Arab countries [e47e9775].
The impact of the war on Palestinian culture in Israel is a stark reminder of the ongoing conflict and the challenges faced by Palestinian artists and cultural institutions [e47e9775].
