Palestinians are an ethnonational group made up of people who have roots in the region that is now considered Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza. Today, the term “Palestinians” largely refers to the culturally and linguistically Arab people from the region. While there are countless influential Palestinian people in history, we will choose to focus on 5 of the most influential Palestinian figures from an Read More …
My name is Lillian, and I am from America. I am in my third year of university at the Pennsylvania State University, where I am in a dual-degree program pursuing a Bachelor of International Politics and a Masters of International Affairs at the same time. My primary focus is Middle Eastern Politics. I’ve really enjoyed my time at the Palestinian Center for Education and Cultural Read More …
Before deciding to travel to or volunteer in the West Bank, many people wonder about what the occupation of the West Bank actually looks like on the ground. While foreign media has often portrayed the West Bank as a dangerous war zone, the reality of day-to-day life in the West Bank is much different and there are many Palestinians who experience some semblance of normal Read More …
