
197 km to Jerusalem — A Palestinian’s search for home
To be Palestinian is to carry the weight of lost villages, to inherit a history that is scattered across borders.
Younis Abdallah
- Diaspora
- Lebanon
Younis Abdallah is a graduate of the American University of Science and Technology in Beirut, Lebanon. He is a consultant based in Lebanon, focused on supporting NGOs and advocating for vulnerable communities. A Palestinian refugee born and raised in Sidon, Younis writes about identity, exile, and the Palestinian experience.
Current as of January 2025
To be Palestinian is to carry the weight of lost villages, to inherit a history that is scattered across borders.
Palestinians in exile fear the loss of identity and a homeland, and they struggle to be seen and heard.