Palestinian
Americanadjective
noun
Etymology
Origin of Palestinian
Example Sentences
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In the nearby West Bank city of Ramallah, 15 kilometres north of Jerusalem, Palestinians mostly carried on with life as usual, with markets in full swing and conversations only occasionally interrupted by overhead blasts.
From Barron's
Despite strengthening ties with Israel, India has sought to maintain a broader regional balance -- historically supporting Palestinian statehood while deepening cooperation with Israel.
From Barron's
Another resident made an emergency call and an ambulance was dispatched immediately, arriving at the scene eight minutes later, according to call logs provided to the BBC by the Palestinian Red Crescent.
From BBC
The term intifada came into popular use during the Palestinian uprising against the Israeli occupation of the West Bank and Gaza Strip in 1987.
From BBC
There is no meeting with Palestinian leaders on his schedule.
From BBC
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