Jerusalem in danger while the world sleeps

By Tariq Shadid – Tensions are rising sky-high in what is considered a Holy City by three of the world’s major religions: Islam, Christianity and Judaism. Its Aramaic name ‘Ur Shalim’, from which hails its current international name Jerusalem, means ‘City of Peace’, yet it has become obvious that it will not be allowed to live up to its name...

Why voting for Right of Return is a simple but great service to the Palestinian cause

You may have seen calls here and there to vote for the song ‘Right of Return’, which was entered by Palestinian artist Doc Jazz in the Global Rockstar competition. You may have clicked on a ‘like’, and you may even have shared an ad for it or retweeted a tweet. That is wonderful, but it is not enough. If you...

Over 75000 people liking the Doc Jazz Facebook page is a sign of a changing tide

Every now and then, you get a chance to mark a milestone, and you may decide to do it, or not. After all, in the same way as they say ‘age is just a number’, the same can be said about the number of likes on your Facebook page, and you could notice it and simply let it pass by...

Maha Rahwanji features Doc Jazz on K2K radio in the United Kingdom

Last week, Maha Rahwanji featured Doc Jazz on her Arabic music show ‘Maha’s Music’, which regularly has Arabic musicians showcasing their music, and having a conversation with her as host of the show. Maha Rahwanji is a Palestinian living in the United Kingdom and is well-known throughout the ranks of Palestine activism due to her active participation in all things...