Depending on the area in which you choose to study the Arabic language, you will be learning a dialect specific to a region. Ranging from Morocco, through the North African region, into Egypt and the Levant, within the Gulf countries, and to Iraq, you will find seemingly endless numbers of dialects. In Palestine, you will specifically be learning the Shami dialect or Levantine Arabic. This Read More …
A Brief History The early 20th century saw a large number of Jewish people, who were fleeing persecution in Europe, arriving in the Levantine coastal region of Palestine. In the wake of both World War I and World War II, the Jewish population continued to increase and assert its influence over the Arab population. In 1947, the United Nations attempted to split the territory into Read More …
When planning a trip to Palestine, one of the first questions travelers ask is whether they will have cell phone service in the West Bank and, if so, which service provider has the best coverage in the region. While these questions appear simple in nature, they have complicated answers due to the relationship between Israelis and Palestinians that continues to influence many economic and technological Read More …
