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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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Archive

Archive

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

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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.

Deira - Saint Levant

January 27, 2025

Deira - Saint Levant

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Saint Levant, born Marwan Abdelhamid, grew up in Jerusalem during the Second Intifada before his family moved to Gaza and later Jordan. His early years in Gaza, where his family ran the Al Deira hotel, were formative, and the destruction of the hotel in 2023 heavily influenced his music. Speaking French, English, and Arabic, Saint Levant draws on his diverse background to create a personal yet universal sound. He later moved to the U.S. for university, where his music career began with tracks like Jerusalem Freestyle and Nirvana in Gaza, addressing themes of identity and the Palestinian struggle. One of his most popular songs, Deira, was written after the bombing of his family’s hotel and reflects his commitment to both art and social change. Tracks like Very Few Friends and his EP From Gaza, with Love, capture his ability to merge languages and genres into something that connects deeply with listeners. On top of his music, he co-founded GrowHome to support Palestinian entrepreneurs and started the 2048 Foundation to help Palestinian creatives. Whether performing at Coachella or speaking out on social media, Saint Levant uses his platform to bring attention to the Palestinian cause and fight for justice.

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Wake Up - Llunr

January 14, 2025

Wake Up - Llunr

/ Music

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Palestinian Embroidery

December 11, 2024

Palestinian Embroidery

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News

News

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

Khabib Praises Ireland for Supporting Palestine

February 1, 2025

Khabib Praises Ireland for Supporting Palestine

/ Current Events

Usman Nurmagomedov defended his Bellator Lightweight Championship in Dubai against Paul Hughes. After the fight, Khabib Nurmagomedov took the mic, thanking the Irish people for their support of Palestine. He emphasized unity over rivalry, showing his unwavering principles.

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Media

Media

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

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.