Palestinian-French Intellectual Omar Alsoumi Publishes Decolonial Memoir 'Enfant de Palestine'

Omar Alsoumi, a Palestinian-French activist and intellectual, published his book 'Enfant de Palestine' with Les liens qui libèrent in January 2026. Born in Paris to a Palestinian father and a Yugoslav mother who embraced the Palestinian cause, Alsoumi combines anticolonial politics with ecological farming. He operates an agroecological farm in the Paris region, where he grows carrots, leeks, and turnips. His work frames Palestine as a metaphor for land, linking political resistance with environmental stewardship. Alsoumi advocates for a decolonial vision that imagines daily life spanning Damascus, Jerusalem, and Gaza. He maintains a focus on Arabic language preservation alongside his agricultural and political activities. The publication was featured in RFI's program 'En sol majeur' on April 5, 2026, which included musical selections by Kery James and Marvin Gaye. Alsoumi's approach challenges colonial narratives while emphasizing sustainable land practices and cultural heritage.