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1998
Marking 50 years since the Nakba, or the Catastrophe, when hundreds of thousands of Palestinians were expelled from their homes, Shireen reported from various cities in Palestine, covering the outrage of the Palestinians continuously fighting against the Israeli occupation and its brutality.
2017
For years, Shireen shed light on the particularly bittersweet event of Christmas for Palestinians. Restrictions imposed by Israel’s occupation put a damper on this joyous public holiday, normally a time of celebration and gathering, celebrated by Muslims and Christians alike. The separation wall, as well as the checkpoints that peppered the West Bank, have made it difficult, if not impossible, for Palestinians to travel between Jerusalem and Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus. Shireen was there to tell those stories.
2018
Shireen had an eye and an affinity for Palestinian culture in its various forms, including dance and art. In this particular story, she reported on traditional Palestinian embroidery, better known in Arabic as "tatreez". For decades, Palestinians have tried to keep their heritage alive through tatreez, and Shireen ensured she introduced viewers to the women and men who embroidered despite physical challenges or from inside Israeli prisons.
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