Daoud Kuttab

Palestine, media, Jordan, community radio, online journalism

  • Abu Mazen Plays Neutral On West Bank Protests

      By Daoud Kuttab One of the biggest questions being raised these days is whether the Ramallah-based Palestinian leadership favors the escalation of Palestinian protests. For the past few weeks, Palestinian anger has been publicly displayed in various forms, most prominently in street protests that have raised speculation that a third intifada could be around the corner….

  • Woe

    By Daoud Kuttab Amazing what a difference a year can make. Last year we met in Tunis and signed agreements with young activists in various countries to do what seemed the impossible. Defy the logic that has prevailed in the Arab world namely that it is easier to change governments and bring down dictators than…

  • Israel Should Recognize Rights Of Palestinian Journalists

      By Daoud Kuttab One of the most basic principles of journalism is the need for members of the press to have an opportunity to witness a particular event or have a chance to talk to their subjects. This principle applies to both Palestinian and Israeli journalists alike. But the reality in occupied Palestine is…

  • Israel Wants PA to Crack Down On Protests Over Prisoners

      By Daoud Kuttab For the second time in a year, the suffering of Palestinian prisoners has touched the consciousness of Palestinians and has put the Israelis in a corner. While Palestinian politicians have been talking about a reconciliation that is spinning its wheels, or about what to say to Barack Obama, the real story is…

  • Fatah and Hamas Consider Interim Agreement to Manage Split

      By Daoud Kuttab While all indications, actions on the ground and public statements appear to show movement in the Palestinian national-reconciliation process, the reality is that it is still facing stumbling blocks. Palestinian leaders from Hamas and Fatah are meeting regularly. Also meeting with them are other factions (the Palestinian Liberation Organization [PLO] and Islamic Jihad)…

  • Palestine Should Not Wait for Obama

      By Daoud Kuttab As Palestinian political strategists are in the process of preparing for the first visit ever of President Barack Obama to the state of Palestine, new thinking is emerging. Instead of routinely preparing for a set of demands and tactical gains to be accomplished, some are worried that the visit might slow down a…

  • ‘Prisoner X’ Draws Attention To Palestinians in Israeli Jails

      By Daoud Kuttab The issue of Palestinians held in Israeli jails, and especially those held without being charged or tried, received a publicity boost this week from an unexpected source. The revelation by Australian television of the disappearance of Ben Zygier, a dual Australian-Israeli citizen, and the accompanying self-censorship practiced by Israeli media, has once again…

  • Palestinians Gain in Jordan Elections

      By Daoud Kuttab Palestine was very much present in the latest elections of the 17th Jordanian parliament. But it wasn’t the way you think.  In Jordan, Palestine from a political point of view is a consensus issue. Very few people differ on the need to end the Israeli occupation and setting up a Palestinian…

  • Palestinian Factions Silent On Gaza-West Bank Divide

      By Daoud Kuttab The Erez checkpoint is a large, airport-like terminal with 12 passport booths, security cameras everywhere and men with guns topped with special targeting attachments. This is the crossing point into and out of the Gaza Strip from the Israeli side. When this writer crossed the checkpoint, the travelers there were a…

  • How best to celebrate World Radio Day

    By Daoud Kuttab February 13th has been declared by the United Nations Education and Science Organisation (UNESCO) as World Radio Day. In addition to traditional public statements and protocol activities there are some concrete things that can be done to help make the world a better place to live in with help of radio. Radio is…