Welcome To al-Maliha - المالحه (אל-מאלחה)

Status of The Village Today

According to the Palestinian historian Walid Khalidi, the village remaining structures on the village land are:
Many houses are still standing and are occupied by Jewish families, although a few houses on the southern side of the village have been demolished. The inhabited houses are generally two-storey structures built of limestone, with arched windows and doors. Some houses have balconies with roofs that are supported by columns and circular arches. The school building is abandoned and its classrooms are filled with refuse. Some of the village streets are wide and paved while others are narrow alleys that are interrupted at points by limestone steps. The village mosque, with its tall, round minaret, still stands in the center of the village. It is closed and in a state of neglect. The village cemetery

Bibliography and References

• Nakba Oral History Podcast: Interview with Salih Misleh al-Hilou, al-Maliha



Name Salih al-Hilou Year of Birth 1917 Interviewer 1  Duration 240+ min Interview Date July 30, 2003 Episodes 12

During the interview, a collection of old pictures were scanned plus an incredible wall size map for al-Maliha (took over three months to draw by Mr. Hilou), click here for details

• Video Nakba Oral History Podcast: Interview with Rasmi Abu Ali



Name Rasmi Abu Ali Year of Birth 1937 Interviewer Fawwaz Salameh  Duration 400 min Interview Date Nov. 13, 2006 Episodes 5