West Bank arts festival returns for first time since Gaza war

West Bank arts festival returns for first time since Gaza war

After a two-year hiatus enforced by Israel's war on Gaza and a broad halt to cultural life, the Ramallah Contemporary Arts Festival is back, resuming events for the first time since October 2023 with an expanded programme showcasing new art forms.

Ramallah Contemporary Arts Festival Returns After Hiatus During Gaza War

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Ro Khanna travels to Israel, West Bank during congressional recess

Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA) traveled to Israel and the West Bank this week while Congress is in recess, according to two individuals with knowledge of the trip. Khanna has not posted publicly about his trip, which is scheduled to conclude Thursday night. His office did not respond to requests for comment from JI. The California Democrat has become increasingly critical of Israel since the onset of the Israel-Hamas war following Hamas’ Oct. 7, 2023, te…