Category Archives: Palestinian cities, towns, villages and camps

Born Refugee

S. T. Salah, 18/04/26 I was born a few years after the Six Day War in a refugee camp near Bethlehem. I entered the world already displaced, into a life shaped by events that had unfolded before I could speak. … Continue reading

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Yafa: The Lost Palestinian Jewel by the Sea

Phalapoem editor, 7/04/25 Yafa (Jaffa), once known as the Bride of the Sea, is a Palestinian city rich in history, culture, and resilience. Overlooking the Mediterranean, Yafa was a thriving Palestinian hub before 1948—known for its bustling markets, historic architecture, … Continue reading

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Haifa: The Palestinian City of Beauty, History, and Resistance

Phalapoem editor, 30/03/25 Haifa, the breathtaking coastal city on the Mediterranean, is a place of deep Palestinian history, cultural richness, and resilience. Once a thriving Palestinian hub, Haifa remains a symbol of Palestinian identity and the enduring struggle for justice. … Continue reading

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