Palestinian Writer Faisal Hourani Dies in Geneva

Palestinian writer and researcher Faisal Hourani passed away, on Thursday, in Geneva at the age of 83.

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas paid a heartfelt attribute to the intellectual leader, stressing that Palestine lost one of her remarkable flags and great thinkers.

Abbas also stated that Hourani contributed through his writings and research that promoted national awareness and peace and portrayed the struggle of our people.

The President called Hourani's daughter, Lama, to convey his condolences.

The writer was born in 1930 in the village of Masmiya, near Gaza, before he moved with his family to Syria in 1948, where he received his education.

He issued many books and studies, including "Palestinian political thought from 1964 to 1974", "Joint Arab action, Israel: rejection & acceptance" and "The roots of Palestinian rejection".

Moreover, he wrote "Trapped" in 1973, "Bear Shum" in 1979, and "Stingray" in 1984, in addition to his codification of his autobiography in five parts entitled "Paths of Exile".