Sector : Public Figures, Public Figures

Личная информация

• Страна местожительства: Portugal

• Пол: Male

• Born in: 1951

• key_age: 75

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Информация

Ali Jeddah, an Afro-Palestinian activist, has been a symbol of resistance against Israeli occupation. Born in the Old City of Jerusalem, Jeddah is part of the African-Palestinian community, which has long been marginalized. After participating in a militant operation in 1968, he was imprisoned for 17 years. Upon his release, he became a vocal advocate for the Palestinian cause and documented the experiences of African Palestinians under occupation.

Why Featured?

Dedicated his life to Palestinian resistance and highlighted the African-Palestinian experience under occupation.

MAJOR MILESTONES

Imprisoned for 17 years: Jeddah was arrested in 1968 for his role in a grenade attack against Israeli forces and spent 17 years in Israeli prison.
Release from Prison (1985): Jeddah was freed as part of a prisoner exchange deal and became a community leader in Jerusalem.
Documented the African-Palestinian experience: He focused on the struggles of Afro-Palestinians living under Israeli occupation.
Continued activism after prison: Despite his incarceration, Jeddah remained an outspoken advocate for Palestinian liberation.
Featured in international documentaries: His story has been told in various media, shedding light on both the Palestinian struggle and the Afro-Palestinian community.

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