Sari Nusseibeh (born February 12, 1949, in Jerusalem) is a prominent Palestinian philosopher, academic, and advocate for peace in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Coming from a distinguished Jerusalem family—his father, Anwar Nusseibeh, was a notable judge and cabinet minister—Nusseibeh grew up in a politically influential environment. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics from Magdalen College, Oxford, in 1971, followed by a PhD in Islamic Studies from Harvard University in 1978. He began his academic career at Birzeit University in the West Bank, teaching philosophy and contributing to discourse on Palestinian identity and nationalism. Nusseibeh served as president of Al-Quds University in Jerusalem from 1995 to 2014, working to modernize the institution and promote dialogue. He represented the Palestinian National Authority in Jerusalem until December 2002 and co-founded the Palestinian National Initiative in 2002, advocating for non-violent resistance and a two-state solution. His efforts earned him international recognition, including being ranked 24th on the 2008 list of the Top 100 Public Intellectuals by Prospect Magazine and Foreign Policy. Nusseibeh has emphasized ethical philosophy, interfaith dialogue, and peaceful resolution, authoring works like 'Once Upon a Country: A Palestinian Life' (2007). Despite challenges, he remains committed to education and reconciliation, continuing to lecture and write on liberty, justice, and coexistence.