DescriptionDuring the Nakba, 110,000 Palestinians fled to Lebanon. The majority was from the northern part of Palestine; the villages of the Galilee; and the coastal cities of Jaffa, Haifa, and Acre. Since 1948 their experience has been one of constant pressure, crisis, and turmoil. They face severe social and legal discrimination in employment, property ownership, construction within the camps, and ability to form civil associations. Despite these restrictions, Palestinians refugees in Lebanon have contributed in important ways to the Lebanese economy and cultural life. They provide skills in construction, agriculture, industry, trade, transportation, information technology, education, and health. Additionally, Palestinians have established many enterprises, including major banks and construction companies, which have created jobs and expanded the Lebanese economy. They also contribute to the intellectual life of the capital by founding research centers and publishing houses.