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The 2026 Arikana Prize has selected four Palestinian poets, highlighting a renewed Palestinian poetic generation since the 1980s. This choice reflects the evolution of Palestinian poetry and a shift away from direct rhetoric.
Palestinian poetry has been awarded the Arcane International Poetry Prize for 2026, marking a historic moment that reflects its diversity and richness. Poets Ghassan Zaqtan, Youssef Abdulaziz, Taher Riyad, and Zuhair Abu Shaib represent this poetic tradition in its eighteenth edition.
The International Arkan Award for Poetry announced the winners of its eighteenth edition, recognizing four Palestinian poets: Ghassan Zaqtan, Youssef Abdul Aziz, Taher Riyad, and Zuhair Abu Shaib. This achievement highlights the strength and influence of Palestinian poetry in the global literary arena.