Umm Nidal
Palestinian activist (1949–2013) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Maryam Mohammad Yousif Farhat (Arabic: مريم محمد يوسف فرحات), or Mariam Farahat (1949 – 17 March 2013), more commonly known as Umm Nidal (Arabic: أم نضال) was a Palestinian activist popularly known by Palestinians as the "Mother of Martyrs" for her support for her sons' involvement in attacks against Israel.[1][2] Three of her sons were members of Hamas killed by Israel after participating in terrorist activities and she was a close associate of the Hamas leadership for over 2 decades. She also was a member of the Palestinian Legislative Council for Hamas. Farhat was one of the most prominent Islamist female leaders in Palestine and became an icon of the Second Intifada.[1]
Maryam Mohammad Farhat | |
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Born | 1949 Shuja'iyya, Gaza City, Gaza Strip |
Died | 17 March 2013(2013-03-17) (aged 63) Gaza City, Gaza Strip, Palestinian territories |
Nationality | Palestinian |
Other names | Umm Nidal |
Occupation | Politician |
Known for | Being the "Mother of Martyrs" |