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The Israeli soldiers breaking their silence, revealing the reality of occupied Palestine

An illegal occupation — Nadav Weiman dreamed of becoming a sniper in the Israeli military, but making that a reality opened his eyes to an unspoken truth: he’d been duped into committing injustice. Now he’s helping others speak out.

  • Activism
  • Michael Segalov

Israeli artist Ella Littwitz on occupation, plants, and letting art speak for itself

More than weeds — 'As long as the occupation lasts, every action in every field of life has a political role in the conflict.'

  • Art
  • Marta Bausells

Why photojournalism matters more than ever in the age of fake news

Resist — In the era of fake news and rising authoritarianism, leading photojournalists present their images of resistance in defence of those documenting the facts.

  • Photography
  • Marta Bausells

Huck’s changemakers of 2016: The year’s greatest activism

So much for slacktivism — In this increasingly divided era, fighting for what you believe in has never seemed more necessary. Here are some of the best activism stories of 2016.

  • Activism
  • Paden Vaughan

The skaters breaking down barriers in the West Bank

A peaceful form of resistance — Three years after the country got its first mini ramp, skating has changed the lives of young Palestinians, providing a much-needed outlet with no winning or losing.

  • Skate
  • Paden Vaughan

The street racing Palestinian women refusing to slow down

I can breathe — In the close confines of Palestinian life, a nascent street-racing scene is hurtling up and taking root. For one of the women sat behind the wheel, freedom is what happens when you refuse to slow down.

  • Reportage
  • Polly Fields

Why Goldsmiths University rugby players are right to wear the Palestinian flag

From Where I Stand — When students at a university in London decided to place a Palestinian flag onto their rugby kits, it was an act of solidarity and defiance. Student Union President Daniel Nasr argues critics are wrong to say sport isn't political.

  • Culture
  • Daniel Nasr

The breakdancers and ballet artists reclaiming Palestine

Physical graffiti — From breakdancing to ballet, a new wave of Middle Eastern dancers are finding creative ways to restore the one thing they feel they’re being denied: freedom of movement. These are their stories.

  • Magazine
  • Megan Dolski

In the West Bank town of Qalqilya skateboarding reigns supreme

The Z-Boys of Palestine — Situated on the West Bank of Palestinian territory, Qalqilya is a city surrounded by walls. Within this confinement though, SkateQilya is offering a place for a new generation of skateboarders to explore artistic expression.

  • Skate
  • Max Gayler

The Travel Diary: The Palestine Marathon runs through an occupied land

What you see along the way — In a country where the right to movement is so restricted for Palestinians, the Palestine Marathon is about more than the freedom to run. Photographer and participant Sam Mellish documented what she saw along the way.

  • Photography
  • Sam Mellish

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