What is palestinian language spoken?

Palestinian Arabic is a dialect of the Arabic language spoken by Palestinians, primarily in the Palestinian territories of the West Bank and Gaza Strip, as well as by the Palestinian diaspora. It differs from Standard Arabic in pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar.

Palestinian Arabic is a part of the broader Levantine Arabic dialect, which also includes Syrian, Lebanese, and Jordanian Arabic. It is divided into two major geographic varieties, with the Gaza Strip and southern areas of the West Bank using a dialect that is heavily influenced by Egyptian Arabic, while the rest of the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, uses a dialect that is closer to the Jordanian and Syrian dialects.

The Palestinian dialect features some unique grammatical and vocabulary structures that distinguish it from other Arabic dialects. For example, it uses unique verb conjugations, a distinct emphasis on the pronunciation of certain consonants, and incorporates loanwords from Hebrew and English.

Additionally, the Palestinian dialect has been heavily influenced by historical and political events, including the Arab-Israeli conflict and Palestinian displacement. This has led to the development of a rich vocabulary focused on the vocabulary of displacement and the Palestinian experience.

Today, Palestinian Arabic enjoys official status in the Palestinian territories alongside Hebrew, and is the primary language of the Palestinian territories. It is also widely spoken by the Palestinian diaspora, particularly in neighboring countries like Jordan and Lebanon.