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Walid Khalidi, historian of the Palestinian cause, dies aged 100

Al Jazeera
March 9, 2026
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Walid Khalidi, a prominent historian of the Palestinian cause, has died at age 100.

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Historian Walid Khalidi, a prominent figure in documenting the Palestinian cause, has died at the age of 100. Khalidi was known for his extensive work documenting the Nakba and for founding the Institute for Palestine Studies. His contributions provided critical historical context and academic resources regarding Palestinian history and displacement. Khalidi passed away in the United States on Sunday. His death marks the passing of a significant chronicler of the Palestinian narrative.

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