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Angele Ellis: The life and legacy of Palestinian writer Refaat Alareer (1979-2023)

Refaat Alareer stands in a field in Gaza, holding a container of freshly picked strawberries. What evokes the earth’s sweetness more fully than a ripe berry? The expression on his face—scholarly, bespectacled—is gentle and tender.

March 4, 2025 · 7 Comments

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