Olive trees: A symbol and a lifeline for Palestinians
Olive trees and their fruit are central not only to the everyday lives of Palestinians, but also as a symbol of Palestinian resistance and resilience. Here, we break down the significance of the olive tree to Palestinians. A deeply rooted history Olive trees are among the oldest cultivated trees on Earth. With an average lifespan [...]
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On Nakba Day what does ‘home’ mean to Palestinians?
As the world marks the 78th anniversary of Nakba Day, four humanitarian workers from Islamic Relief Palestine share what ‘home’ means to them. A memory suspended between what once was but is no longer For me, ‘home’ is no longer just walls and a roof. It has become a memory suspended between what once was [...]
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Nakba Day and its significance to Palestinians
May 15 is Nakba Day, an annual day of commemoration that continues to hold additional meaning this year as Palestinians endure mass displacement, occupation and crippling hunger. Here, we look at the origins and significance of the day.  What is Nakba Day? Nakba Day is commemorated annually on May 15. It marks the beginning of [...]
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Surviving Lebanon’s deadliest hour
Sana Basim, Head of Programmes for Islamic Relief Lebanon looks back on the country’s ‘Black Wednesday’ – the deadliest day of bombing in many years. Lebanon carries many dates etched into its memory, days of loss, pain, and survival. But 8 April will remain one of the ugliest scars, a date marked by inhumanity, injustice, [...]
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Lebanon: Families forced from their homes face appalling conditions
Families in Lebanon are trapped in appalling conditions after being forced to leave their homes under bombardment and Israeli military evacuation orders, Islamic Relief says. Hundreds of thousands of people – including elderly and sick people and young children – have been ordered to leave the south of the capital city, Beirut, and large parts [...]
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100 SK Kajang students receive school aid through Cheer To School programme
KAJANG, 23 January 2026 – A total of 100 students from Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Kajang, Bandar Kajang received school assistance through the Cheer To School (CTS) programme, an annual initiative aimed at supporting students from underprivileged families. The programme is fully sponsored by Maybank Islamic, with Islamic Relief Malaysia (IR Malaysia) as the implementing partner. [...]
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