Imagine a world where an entire community faces a silent, debilitating enemy, one that steadily and surreptitiously erodes the health of its members. In Palestine, this enemy is diabetes, now one of the leading indirect causes of death, and considered the fourth main cause overall. An alarming 20.8% of Palestinians aged 40-69 years suffer from … Read more

Amidst the cacophony of protests against the Israeli government’s judicial overhaul, one voice remained conspicuously subdued — that of the Palestinians. For months, thousands of Israelis have been taking to the streets in a fervent demonstration against the actions of their government, with Benjamin Netanyahu’s leadership at the center of this anger. The international community, … Read more

With much fanfare, the United States and Israel announced a new phase in their diplomatic relations with the Visa Waiver Pilot. It was portrayed as a milestone, a step toward fostering stronger ties. But for Palestinian Americans, particularly those from Gaza, this initiative unfolded into a disheartening saga. Despite the optimistic pronouncements, they found themselves … Read more

Several years ago, I learned of a colleague who wanted to volunteer his services in Palestine. I called him, and welcomed him to our group, which has been doing such work for over thirty years. Piero Verro, MD had just retired. He was a professor of neurology at UC Davis. He was able to see … Read more

The Jerusalem Fund for Education and Community Development, its Board of Directors, staff, and members of its Palestine Center Committee are profoundly saddened by the news of the passing of Dr. Halim Barakat (1931-2023), an esteemed member of our community and a towering intellectual figure. For years, Dr. Barakat served as a member of the … Read more