Bios

Palestinian Jerusalemites have made myriad and diverse contributions to their city’s history and community fabric. Here we profile some of those people—past and present; famous and obscure—whose lives and work and stories have helped shape the larger Jerusalem Story over time.
Who Are the Palestinians of Jerusalem? Abd al-Qader al-Husseini

A leader in the Great Palestinian Revolt who was killed defending his city of Jerusalem on the eve of the Nakba

Hassan Sidqi al-Dajani

A prominent politician, lawyer, and journalist whose political views and activism led to his assassination during a turbulent time in Palestine’s history

Who Are the Palestinians of Jerusalem? Shireen Abu Akleh

A venerated Palestinian journalist who reported from the field in the occupied territories for a quarter of a century until she was murdered while on assignment.

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Hassan Sidqi al-Dajani

A prominent politician, lawyer, and journalist whose political views and activism led to his assassination during a turbulent time in Palestine’s history

Education Mahera Dajani

An educator who has been leading Dar Al-Tifel for over 30 years

Subhi Taher Dajani

A blind educator from Jerusalem who made substantial contributions to the education and vocational training of blind people in the Arab world

Health and Health Care Mahmoud Dajani

A doctor who offered his services widely, helped establish hospitals and clinics, and taught himself to play the piano

Ibrahim Dakkak

A talented and dedicated engineer who devoted his life to institution building, Jerusalem, and the Palestinian national cause

Who Are the Palestinians of Jerusalem? Taleb Dweik

A Palestinian painter and art educator whose work keeps the spirit, color, and memory of Jerusalem alive