A founder of the Palestinian nationalist movement; a devout, diplomatic, and popular leader who spent much of his career in exile
An academic and prolific author who believed that poetry was a way to bring about change, give a voice to Palestinians, and promote peace
A renowned journalist, historian, and politician whose account of the 1948 War remains one of the most authoritative texts on the subject
A prominent politician, lawyer, and journalist whose political views and activism led to his assassination during a turbulent time in Palestine’s history
A talented and dedicated engineer who devoted his life to institution building, Jerusalem, and the Palestinian national cause