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Portrait of Faris Odeh

Faris Odeh

Palestinian child pictured confronting a tank during the Second Intifada

Born
3 December 1985
Born in
Zeitoun quarter, Gaza City, Palestine
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Why Faris is here

Faris Odeh became a symbol of Palestinian resistance due to a photograph of him throwing a stone at an Israeli tank during the Second Intifada, an act that embodied the Palestinian struggle against Israeli occupation. This image was taken on October 29, 2000, and he tragically lost his life just days later on November 8, 2000, at the age of 15, while again confronting Israeli tanks.

Their story

Faris Odeh (1985–2000) was a boy from the Zeitoun quarter of Gaza City. On 29 October 2000, in the first weeks of the Second Intifada, an Associated Press photographer captured him standing alone before an Israeli tank, arm drawn back to throw a stone.

Ten days later, on 8 November, he was shot dead by Israeli soldiers near the Karni crossing. He was fourteen. The photograph became one of the defining images of the intifada and of Palestinian defiance.

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Milestones

The moments that shaped Faris’s path.

  1. Birth in Gaza

    Born in the Zeitoun quarter of Gaza City, Palestine, in 1985.

  2. Early Life

    Known for his daredevil personality in his community.

  3. Iconic Photograph

    Captured in a photograph throwing a stone at an Israeli tank on October 29, 2000.

  4. Death

    Fatally wounded by Israeli forces on November 8, 2000.

  5. Posthumous Symbol

    Became an enduring symbol of Palestinian resistance following his death.

Legacy

What they built, changed and left behind.

  1. Symbol of Resistance

    His image became a globally recognized symbol of the Palestinian resistance.

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  2. Inspiring Youth

    Inspired young Palestinians to continue their struggle for freedom and rights.

  3. International Awareness

    Brought international attention to the plight of Palestinians in Gaza.

  4. Humanizing the Conflict

    Helped humanize the Palestinian side of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

  5. Legacy of Courage

    Represented the courage and determination of Palestinian youth.

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