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Portrait of Mohammed Al Halabi

Mohammed Al Halabi

Former World Vision Gaza operations manager

Born
1978
Born in
Jabaliya refugee camp, Gaza Strip​​​​, Palestine
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Why Mohammed is here

Mohammed Al Halabi is known for his significant role as the manager of operations for World Vision in Gaza. His work focused on humanitarian aid and supporting vulnerable communities, including children and people with disabilities in Gaza. Al Halabi's case gained international attention due to his arrest and by the Israeli occupation.

Their story

Mohammed al-Halabi is a Palestinian humanitarian worker and former World Vision operations manager in Gaza. Arrested in June 2016, he was convicted in June 2022 and sentenced to twelve years that August. He denied the charges; World Vision says its independent forensic investigation found no evidence of diverted funds. He was released in a prisoner exchange in February 2025.

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Milestones

The moments that shaped Mohammed’s path.

  1. Work with World Vision

    Al Halabi worked with World Vision in Gaza, focusing on aiding vulnerable groups.

  2. 2016

    Arrest

    He was arrested in 2016 while returning from routine meetings by the Israeli occupation police.

  3. Long Detention

    Al Halabi spent several years in detention pending trial.

  4. International Advocacy

    His case has garnered attention and advocacy from international organizations.

  5. 2022

    Convicted in June and sentenced to twelve years in August; denied the charges and sought appeal.

  6. 2025

    Released in a February prisoner exchange.

Legacy

What they built, changed and left behind.

  1. Aiding Vulnerable Children

    His work in Gaza focused on helping children affected by the occupation.

  2. Supporting People with Disabilities

    Al Halabi dedicated efforts to assist individuals with disabilities in Gaza.

  3. Humanitarian Aid Management

    He managed humanitarian aid operations under challenging conditions.

  4. Advocacy for Fair Trial

    His case has highlighted issues of justice and fair trial processes.

  5. Raising Awareness

    His situation has raised international awareness about the complexities of aid work in under occupation.

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