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BFA is the largest collection of original documents belonging to a single Palestinian family and the living memory of Mahrous Bseiso, chronicling Palestinian life from 1906-1977.

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This archive is a unique repository of important family materials that illuminate important aspects of the history of Palestine. I would recommend it to students, researchers, and historians.

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Rashid Khalidi

Edward Said Professor Emeritus of Modern Arab Studies

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This archive is a unique repository of important family materials that illuminate important aspects of the history of Palestine. I would recommend it to students, researchers, and historians.

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Rashid Khalidi

Edward Said Professor Emeritus of Modern Arab Studies

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We are honored to partner with organizations committed to preservation of Palestinian history.

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Archive

Archive

Excerpts around the law, people, and places of historic Palestine contextualize our collection.

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/Documents

Documents

Explore Mahrous Bseiso's vision through land he owned, worked, and developed for the Beersheba community in Palestine.

Stories

Stories

Read about Palestinian culture, art, and daily life.

Burn Me Alive - Shak Mustafa

March 25, 2025

Burn Me Alive - Shak Mustafa

/ Music

Shak Mustafa is a Palestinian poet and songwriter using his music to channel the pain and resilience of his people. Born in war-torn Palestine, he crafts raw, unfiltered lyrics that confront the brutal realities of occupation, oppression, and decades of suffering. His hardcore sound, filled with haunting and explicit storytelling, refuses to shy away from the truth, aiming to shake the world awake to the horrors of genocide and ethnic cleansing. His debut EP, October 8th, is his defiant cry for justice, a testament to resistance, and a powerful voice for the unheard.

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Meet Farah Bseiso

February 25, 2025

Meet Farah Bseiso

/ People

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News

News

Elevating official UN statements and other milestone events for BFA along our journey for justice

Mexico Recongnizes Palestine

March 28, 2025

Mexico Recongnizes Palestine

/ Current Events

Mexico's recognition of Palestine signals support for justice and human rights. President Sheinbaum’s stance challenges diplomatic norms, proving politics isn’t tied to background. By welcoming Ambassador Nadya Rasheed and criticizing Israel’s actions, Mexico pushes for Palestinian independence and peace.

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Executions and Mass Graves in Tantura

February 27, 2025

Executions and Mass Graves in Tantura

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Media

Media

Listen to interviews, original compositions, and other contributions from the Bseiso family and community

Executions and Mass Graves in Tantura

Executions and Mass Graves in Tantura

Shouting at the Wall - Mc Abdul

Shouting at the Wall - Mc Abdul

Khabib Praises Ireland for Supporting Palestine

Khabib Praises Ireland for Supporting Palestine

Deira - Saint Levant

Deira - Saint Levant

Wake Up - Llunr

Wake Up - Llunr

Palestinian Embroidery

Palestinian Embroidery

A Cry For God

A Cry For God

Desert Swan

Desert Swan

A Palestinian Life

A Palestinian Life

The Story of Khalid Ibn Al-Walid: The Sword of Allah

The Story of Khalid Ibn Al-Walid: The Sword of Allah

Palestinian Soap

Palestinian Soap

Ancestry

The Bseiso Family Legacy, Introduction to Ancestry

Learn about the origins of the Bseiso family name, a branch of the noble Kayali family.