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What languages do they speak in Palestine?
Arabic
Palestine/Official languages
What language do they speak in Israel today?
Hebrew
Hebrew is the everyday language of Israel. Its revival as a spoken language, which took place over the past 150 years, is considered by many a miracle.
Do they speak French in Palestine?
Many languages are spoken in Palestine. The official language of Palestine is Arabic, but English is widely spoken – especially in the major towns and cities. Hebrew, French, German and Spanish are also spoken by many Palestinians but to a lesser extent.
Do Palestinians speak Hebrew or Arabic in Israel?
Either way, Palestinians natively speak Arabic (the absolute majority at least). In Israel there are 80\% Jews, who speak Hebrew. There are another 20\% Arabs and others, who usually speak Arabic. Hebrew is taught in all schools in Israel and despite Arabic being an official language, Hebrew is the lingua franca between Jews and Arabs.
What is the official language of Israel?
Israelis speak Hebrew, and are taught in school in Hebrew, although many first and second generation Israeli immigrants speak the language of their original country: English, Polish, Russian, etc. Palestinians speak Arabic, and although it once was one of the ‘official’ languages of Israel, it is no longer.
Is English the second language of Palestine?
Although English is considered the second language of Palestine, not all people, even a majority of Palestinians, can speak it. It will depend on your locale in Palestine.
What language do Palestinians speak in Latin America?
When I meet Palestinians in Latin America, we speak spanish. As a general rule, Palestinians and Israelis like any other normal people will speak the language of the land they’re in or the lingua franca, which normally means english.