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- Country of residence: Palestine
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Ismail Al-Khalidi, an Al-Shabaka Policy Member, is a prolific writer focusing on the history, culture, and politics of Palestine. He is known for his diverse literary output, which includes plays, poems, opinion articles, and commentaries. Al-Khalidi holds a Master of Fine Arts degree from New York University's Tisch School of the Arts. He has received acclaim and awards for his play "Tennis in Nablus," which explores the 1936-1939 Palestinian revolt against British colonial rule. His literary works have been showcased in theaters and universities across the United States, including the Tony Award-winning Alliance Theater in Atlanta, where "Tennis in Nablus" premiered, and the Culture Project Theater in New York. Al-Khalidi's writings are also featured in prominent publications such as The Daily Beast, American Theater, The Nation, and The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
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