A Palestinian family is a large community of extended family members with a lineage that can be traced to ancestors who resided in Palestine.

Families

There are numerous prominent Palestinian families who have contributed to the society, politics and economy of historical Palestine. Usage of the term Palestinian tribe is relatively uncommon and has differed depending on context. One refers to ancient tribes typically described in scriptures and Abrahamic religious texts, such as the Hivites. However, the historicity of such communities is often questioned due to their claimed descent from Noah who is described by some academic references and tertiary sources as being a fictional figure.[1] More modern groups however are verifiable and include the Khalidi family, the El-Issa family, the al-Husayni family, the Abu-Ezam family, the Nashashibi family, the Tuqan family, the Nusaybah family, Shawish clan, the Al Ghussein family, Shaath family, Shurrab family, Al-Khalil family, Ridwan dynasty, Al-Zeitawi family, Abu Ghosh clan, Doghmush clan, Douaihy family, Hilles clan, Jarrar family, Negev Bedouins, the Jayyusi family, Al-Ghunaim, and the Al-Risheq family.[2][3][4][5] Prominent Palestinian families sometimes assigned specific roles to members of their community. For example, Khalidi and Alami clan members held senior administrative positions in society.[6] One of the oldest and biggest families in Palestine is the Barghouti family who trace their ancestors back over 1000 years with over 2.65 million family members with the majority spread over seven countries. Genetical tests have proved that the family is closely related to the prophet Mohammad’s friend Omar Bin Al-khattab which has given them a big role in the politics of Islam. The Barghouti family claims to have ancestral roots in Spain though this has not been independently confirmed.

Christian families

Although Palestinian Christians represent a relatively small minority, many of the most socioeconomically influential families in Palestine have been Christian.

El-Issa family

The El-Issa family, from Jaffa, are one of the most well known families due to their numerous contributions to Palestinian journalism dating from the late 1800s to the middle of the 20th century. Their first newspaper Al-Asma'i' dates back as early as 1887.

Abu-Ezam family

Another prominent well-to-do Greek Orthodox family, the Abu-Ezam family, were of the wealthiest business families in Ramla.[4][5] The Abu-Ezam family owned and operated multiple businesses that ranged from the manufacturing of halva, a sweet confection popular in the Levant, to construction materials.

Meo family

The Meo family are known for their shop at Bab al-Khalil.[7]

Online magazine This Week in Palestine[8] is published by Sani Meo.

References

  1. ↑ Article "Ark" in the 1960 Encyclopædia Britannica
  2. ↑ Ottoman Brothers: Muslims, Christians, and Jews in Early Twentieth-Century, Michelle Campos - 2011
  3. ↑ Journal of Palestine Studies - Volume 15, Issues 3-4 - Page 97, 1986
  4. 1 2 Palestine, Israel, and the Politics of Popular Culture - Page 148, Rebecca L. Stein, Ted Swedenburg - 2005
  5. 1 2 U.S. News & World Report - Volume 129, Issues 9-17 - Page 137
  6. ↑ The Palestinian People: A History - Page 72, Baruch Kimmerling, Joel S. Migdal - 2009
  7. ↑ Abu Sharar, Adam (26 April 2006). "The Shop at Bab Al-Khalil" (PDF). Retrieved 24 September 2023.
  8. ↑ Meo, Sani. "This Week in Palestine". Retrieved 24 September 2023.
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