Jamal Kanj on Palestinian Refugee Camps, Historical Fabrications & Exile | Ep 78

In Episode 72 of The Enlightenment Podcast, Shamim and Hanan are joined by Jamal Kanj, a Palestinian-American author, political commentator, and one of the most widely read columnists writing today on Palestinian liberation, identity, and the narratives used to justify dispossession.Jamal is the author of several influential books, including Children of Catastrophe: Journey from a Palestinian Refugee Camp to America, a deeply personal and political account of exile, survival, and identity. Through his writing and commentary, he has consistently challenged dominant Western narratives, exposing the myths and distortions that underpin the ongoing displacement of Palestinians.His work has been featured in leading international outlets, where he writes on Middle East politics, Palestinian rights, cultural erasure, and historical memory, bringing clarity and urgency to issues often misrepresented in mainstream discourse.Jamal Kanj’s Work:Children of Catastrophe: Journey from a Palestinian Refugee Camp to America  → amazon.com/Children-Catastrophe-Journey-Palestinian-Refugee-ebook/ Jamal Kanj’s Social Media:Facebook → facebook.com/jamal.kanjInstagram → www.instagram.com/instajamalkWebsite → jamalkanj.comThe Enlightenment Podcast Social Media:feedlinks.link/enlightenmentpodcast#TheEnlightenmentPodcast #JamalKanj #PalestinianHistory #FreePalestine #PalestinianStories #EndTheOccupation #Gaza #Palestine #DigitalResistance