Hello, I am Izat, born and raised Palestinian citizen of Israel. I speak Arabic and Hebrew from home. Since 2011, I spent most of my adult life in the U.S. and currently living in Arkansas.

Professionally, I am a college professor of sociology. I teach social movements, gender and sexuality, global politics, and queer theory.

I enjoy hiking, photography, travel, cooking, and meeting people (I tend to be more on the extrovered side).

Please be queer friendly and pro-Palestine. If not, please do not contact me :)

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I had an account years ago, and just got this new one, my goal is to connect and build community again.

Interests

• photography
• cooking
• working out
• politics
• hiking
• travel
• roadtrips

Music, Movies, and Books

I listen music mostly in Arabic, my favrotie artists are Dana Salah, Noel Kharman, Zeyne, Mashrou' Leila.

I am not a big movie person.

Into the Wild by on Krakauer is my favorite book.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Living sounds amazing to me.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can exchange languages, stories, political debates. I can teach you about Palestine-Israel from an expert and personal perspective.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I will likely cook for you! Always happy to show you around too.

Countries I’ve Visited

Egypt, Germany, Hong Kong, Jordan, Mexico, Scotland, South Africa, Switzerland, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Israel, United States