Mr. Abdul Hameed Abu Al-Naser, Head of Al-Quds Home Council and Member of the Conference Committee commended the researchers’ participation in the conference and talked about the importance of the various Palestinian departments that document the Palestinian history and identity. He also mentioned that participating researchers from Gaza have submitted 18 research papers on Palestinian cities and villages, prominent figures in Palestine and Jerusalem’s history.

Notes:

• Al-Quds Home for Palestinian Studies and Research is a Palestinian NGO which is concerned in preserving the Palestinian history and identity through documenting and gathering prominent books and national references to preserve Palestinian monuments and manuscripts from extension. It is also concerned in conducting research studies on Palestinian history and offering services to researchers and experts in this field.