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Award the Arakana Prize to Four Palestinian Poets in Morocco

In a significant recognition of Palestinian poetry, the House of Poetry in Morocco awarded its prestigious Arakana Prize to four prominent Palestinian poets. The recipients are Ghassan Zaqtan, Youssef Abdul Aziz, Taher Riyad, and Zuhair Abu Shaib.

Select Four Palestinian Poets for the 2026 Arikana Prize

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.