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Palestinians

Discover the story of the Palestinian people, their culture, and their journey through history!

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Occupied Palestinian Territories

Occupied Palestinian Territories

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The Media’s Moral Ambiguity on Palestinian Prisoners
Jews in Solidarity with Palestinians.
Emblem of the Palestinian National Security Forces
Zones A and B in the occupied Palestinian territories
The Palestinian boy
Solidarity with Palestinians
'I am a Palestinian'
Palestinian flag 1938
Palestinian Security Guard in Manger Square_1581
Palestinian Children, Hebron
The Palestinian Woman

Key Facts

People Group
Arab ethnonational group native to the Levantine region of Palestine.
Shared Culture
Share a cultural and ethnic identity, speak Palestinian Arabic, and have close ties with other Levantine Arabs.
Population Distribution
Reside in the territory of former Mandatory Palestine, Israel, and the Palestinian diaspora.
Key Organizations
Represented by the Palestine Liberation Organization and governed in parts by the Palestinian National Authority.

Who Are the Palestinians?

Palestinians are a group of people who come from a special land called Palestine. They are like a big family who share the same language, called Arabic, and many of the same traditions. Imagine sharing your favorite games and stories with your friends – that's a bit like how Palestinians share their culture!

Many Palestinians are Muslim or Christian, and they have lived in this region for a very, very long time.

A Long, Long Time Ago...

The story of the Palestinian people goes back many years. Long ago, most of the people living in Palestine were Palestinian Muslims and Christians. Later, more people started to move to the area. This led to people feeling even more connected to their Palestinian identity, like wanting to stand up for their special place. It's like when you feel proud of your school or your town!

Amazing Things They Do!

Palestinians have a rich culture with beautiful music, delicious food, and amazing art. They also have organizations like the Palestine Liberation Organization that help speak for them around the world. Think of it like a student council that represents all the students in a school. They also have a group called the Palestinian National Authority that helps with daily life in some areas.

Where Do They Live Now?

Today, many Palestinians still live in the land of Palestine, in places called the West Bank and Gaza Strip. Others live in Israel, and many more live in countries all around the world! Some Palestinians are called refugees, which means they had to leave their homes. It's like having to move to a new house because of something unexpected happening.

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