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A leader in the Great Palestinian Revolt who was killed defending his city of Jerusalem on the eve of the Nakba
A prominent politician, lawyer, and journalist whose political views and activism led to his assassination during a turbulent time in Palestine’s history
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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Educator, warrior for women’s rights, founder of women’s organizations, and trailblazing political leader and activist
A physician and politician from Jerusalem who played a central role in the Palestinian nationalist movement and left a copious record of it all.
A prominent Ottoman politician who served as mayor of Jerusalem and Jerusalem representative and was a prolific writer, talented linguist, and scholar
A lifelong public servant who served as mayor and governor of Jerusalem, and held the latter post when East Jerusalem was occupied in 1967
Jerusalemite who dedicated his life to public service and strengthening the city, including as mayor 1957–67; popularly known as the “Amin of Jerusalem”
A social activist, educator, and institution builder who has dedicated her life to serving her community
A musician with a passion for Mozart and Palestine
An iconic figure in Palestinian music whose work expressed the cultural and political experiences of Palestinians under occupation