In this engaging discussion, Sarah Aziza, a Palestinian-American writer known for her memoir The Hollow Half, and Tareq Baconi, a policy analyst and author of Fire in Every Direction, explore the complexities of Palestinian identity. They share personal experiences from their childhoods, highlighting the emotional weight of diaspora and resilience. The conversation delves into themes of love, queerness, and the necessity of transforming silence into speech, emphasizing the political dimensions of claiming a Palestinian identity against a backdrop of history and displacement.