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Ahed Tamimi

Symbol of resistance and courage in Palestinian struggle against occupation.

Born
31 January 2001
Born in
Nabi Saleh, West Bank, Palestine
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Why Ahed is here

Ahed Tamimi is renowned for her acts of resistance against the Israeli occupation of Palestine, becoming an international symbol of Palestinian identity and defiance.

Their story

Ahed Tamimi, born in 2001, grew up in Nabi Saleh, a West Bank village whose people have protested every week against the takeover of their spring by a nearby settlement. Photographs and videos of her confronting soldiers as a child made her known around the world.

In 2017, at sixteen, she was arrested after slapping a soldier outside her home and spent eight months in prison. Her memoir They Called Me a Lioness, written with Dena Takruri, was published in 2022. Israel detained her again in November 2023 and released her weeks later in a prisoner exchange.

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Milestones

The moments that shaped Ahed’s path.

  1. 2012

    Gained prominence by standing up to an Israeli soldier during a protest.

  2. 2018

    Released from prison, where she served time for her resistance activities, to a hero's welcome.

  3. 2018

    Held a press conference discussing her experience and resistance, alongside her parents.

  4. Publication of Her Memoir

    Co-authored a book titled "They Called Me a Lioness: A Palestinian Girl’s Fight for Freedom" with Dena Takruri, detailing her life and struggle.

  5. Pursuit of Higher Education

    Enrolled in law studies at Birzeit University, aiming to further her knowledge and contribute to the Palestinian cause.

Legacy

What they built, changed and left behind.

  1. Symbol of Resistance

    Became an international symbol of resistance and defiance against occupation.

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  2. Advocacy for Palestinian Rights

    Continuously advocates for Palestinian freedom and human rights.

  3. Inspirational Figure

    Inspires both Palestinians and people globally through her courage and resilience.

  4. Author and Storyteller

    Through her memoir, provides a personal insight into the Palestinian struggle.

  5. Empowerment of Women and Youth

    Acts as a role model, especially for young women and girls in Palestine and beyond, showing the power of youth activism.

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