Raja Shehadeh's Life Story Translated into English: A New Era for His Palestinian Diaries
The Palestinian diaries of Raja Shehadeh, a 15-year-old student who sat down to write his first dated diary entry in 1967, have found a new home in Edinburgh, Scotland. The diaries offer a unique insight into the life and thoughts of a young Palestinian during that tumultuous period.
A collection of diaries written by Palestinian teenager Raja Shehadeh from 1965-1970 has been found a new home at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland. The diaries chronicle Shehadeh's experiences growing up during a pivotal time in history, including the 1967 Six-Day War. As part of an act of resistance, the diaries have been preserved and made available to researchers, providing a unique insight into life under occupation. The diaries offer a personal and poignant perspective on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
