Alena Jabarine on Palestine advocacy in Germany
Alena Jabarine on Palestine advocacy in Germany newspress_en Wed, 09/02/2026 - 05:20 Culture & Social Affairs Palestinian-German author Alena Jabarine has been one of Germany's leading Palestinian voices. We speak with her about Palestine’s place in German public discourse, the challenges facing Palestinian voices in Germany, and her attempt to engage German readers from within their own cultural…
Palestinian-German author Alena Jabarine has become a prominent advocate for Palestinian rights in Germany. In her 2025 book, "Der letzte Himmel: Meine Suche nach Palästina," Jabarine explores the history of the occupation and her own personal journey between Germany and Palestine. During a recent interview, she discussed the impact of the ongoing Gaza war on Palestinians in Germany, particularly the younger generation.
Jabarine stated that despite the hardships, there is a newfound confidence among Palestinians in Germany. Many young people are now more willing to openly discuss their Palestinian identity, having grown up hearing their parents discourage them from being too political or openly identifying as Palestinian. This shift can be attributed to the increased visibility of the Palestinian cause and the criminalization of symbols associated with Palestinian identity, such as the keffiyeh and Handala.
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