A prominent Ottoman politician who served as mayor of Jerusalem and Jerusalem representative and was a prolific writer, talented linguist, and scholar
A formidable figure who dedicated her life to the care of orphans, education of girls and women, preservation of Palestinian culture, and social service
A controversial long-running mayor of Jerusalem who opposed the Zionist agenda while maintaining close ties with British Mandate authorities
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”