The Palestinian flag : If you spend anytime walking around Hebron, or anywhere in the West Bank, you’ll see a lot of Palestinian flags. As a country still struggling to achieve full independence, Palestinians are especially patriotic and proud of their identity. Alongside pictures of Yasser Arafat, and the Fatah party flag, the Palestinian flag adorns streets, shop signs, and is waived proudly by people Read More …
Historic Figures Admired in Palestine: You’re walking down the street and you see a coffee cart. Unlike a regular coffee shop, however, this one has pictures of famous Arab men on it. You recognize Yasser Arafat and Gamal Abdel Nasser, but no one else. Who do Palestinians admire from the past? Who do they look to for inspiration? Here, we’ll briefly discuss some famous individuals Read More …
Many people considering an internship or studying abroad in the Middle East may have concerns about the safety of such a trip. The Middle East is very big, however, so it is impossible to make generalizations about the whole region. While there are certain countries and areas in the Middle East where travel would not be recommended currently, for example, Syria, Yemen, and some parts Read More …
