The Arab American University in Tubas City in the Jenin District hosted Palestinian director Najwa Najjar as part of its second women's film festival.

The cultural and artistic aspects of Palestinian society were on display, in addition to the political. The Arab League had previously honored five out of five Palestinian films screened at the festival that hopes to communicate to massive audiences, as well as honor the artistic vision of the directors.

Director of International and Public Relations, Jameela Hanaisha, said that the Arab American University's involvement in the festival aims at promoting cross-cultural awareness and freedom of artistic expression.

Hanaisha also stressed that the presence of remarkable work on the the part of, and on behalf of, students and faculty, allows crucial topics to intersect with the concerns of the majority of the Palestinian people.

Hanaisha delivered a sincere thanks to all involved and a great appreciation for the significant efforts in addressing the myriad issues that concern Palestinian women. “The arts must be supported, including cinema, and if they are produced by women, all the better.”