Holy Land Interview: Palestinian Guide Husam Jubran

This is clip #6 of a 10-part series of interviews I did while producing our public television special Rick Steves’ The Holy Land: Israelis and Palestinians Today. Considering the impact of American policies on the daily lives of both Israelis and Palestinians, this is my attempt to introduce you to some people in both camps whose voices might otherwise not be heard.

In this interview, Husam Jubran, a very well-established Palestinian tour guide, shares the joys and challenges of earning a living as a guide in the West Bank. Husam talks of the frustrations of living under what many Palestinians consider an Israeli occupation. Hassan helped me scout our television special and then, a year later, also helped me produce it. He’s a young, modern, and well-educated Palestinian who believes in nonviolence and in dignity for Palestine. He shares how he has hope for peace in the Holy Land. After 30 minutes with Husam, you’ll feel like you have a friend in Palestine. Knowing people like Husam, you become more tuned in to the ramifications America’s policies in this region have on real people.

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2 Replies to “Holy Land Interview: Palestinian Guide Husam Jubran”

  1. So glad to see stories and information about the people and the culture here. We get the politics, the speeches, but not a slice of real life. Thank you.

  2. Thank you for this insightful conversation and for having a balanced approach to the interview and post! Can’t wait to watch the rest of these interviews.

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