Afro-Palestinians

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Afro-Palestinians or Black Palestinians are Palestinians who descend from the Black racial groups of Africa. In the Gaza Strip, around 1% of the population is estimated to be black, with roughly 11,000 Afro-Palestinians residing in Gaza City's Al Jalla’a district, prior to October 2023. In Jerusalem, an estimated population between 200-450 reside in a historic African enclave around Bab al-Majlis, in the Muslim Quarter, as well as communities in other areas of Jerusalem, such as Beit Hanina and At-Tur. They are a marginalised group that experience double discrimination, both systemic marginalization from Israeli authorities and racism within Palestinian communities. Notable Afro-Palestinians include former PLO official Fatima Bernawi and PFLP official Ali Jiddah.

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