Palestinian Power on Vogue’s November Cover! Saja Kilani & Plestia Alaqad Front & Center

For its November 2025 issue, Vogue Arabia places Saja Kilani and Plestia Alaqad front and center! Two Palestinian women turning truth into art and heartbreak into heritage.

Saja Kilani, a Jordanian-Palestinian actor and filmmaker, gained global attention for her performance in The Voice of Hind Rajab, a powerful short film honoring a  young Gazan girl’s final moments. Her work bridges cinema and activism, spotlighting untold stories of resilience through a deeply human lens.

Plestia Alaqad, once a Gaza-based journalist documenting life under bombardment, has since become a powerful international voice for her homeland. Her book The Eyes of Gaza: A Diary of Resilience has moved readers across the world, chronicling the reality of survival, hope, and identity amid devastation.

The Vogue Arabia cover, striking in both message and imagery, marks a defining moment for Palestinian representation in mainstream media. One that amplifies art, truth, and the enduring spirit of its people.

A powerful issue redefining what it means to see, speak, and remember.

Source: Vogue Arabia