<p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr">Young Palestinian director Mohammed Khamis has returned to the art scene after a period of hiatus, announcing his selection as a member of the short documentary jury at the 12th International Festival of Cinema and the Desert. </p><figure class="image image_resized" style="width:75%;"><img style="aspect-ratio:1179/1179;" src="https://cdn.sbisiali.com/news/images/5371c866-552b-4146-b6dc-217665f38598.jpeg" ></figure><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> In this context, Mohammed Khamis expressed his happiness and gratitude for this assignment, noting that this is the second time he has participated in the judging panels of Moroccan festivals, considering it an appreciation of Palestinian art and a bridge of love between Palestine and Morocco. </p><figure class="image image_resized" style="width:75%;"><img style="aspect-ratio:1179/776;" src="https://cdn.sbisiali.com/news/images/6b869d60-d446-4bf4-997a-3011bf86c84e.jpeg" ></figure><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> He also expressed his love for the Moroccan people, praising the fact that this year's festival's performances were held outdoors on the beach, describing the experience as a unique celebration of nature and cinema together.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Although he would have liked to attend in person, his health conditions prevented him from doing so, so he participated remotely, affirming that his spirit would be present with his colleagues and the filmmakers. </p><figure class="image image_resized" style="width:75%;"><img style="aspect-ratio:671/683;" src="https://cdn.sbisiali.com/news/images/a15e3fdd-3c78-446e-9347-57154b851b59.jpeg" ></figure><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The Palestinian director concluded his speech by saying: “Cinema remains a space for light even in the darkest moments, and art is the lifeline that unites us despite the distances.”</p>