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Therese Halasa

Palestinian Jordanian activist involved in the 1972 Sabena hijacking

Born
1 January 1954
Born in
Al-Rameh, near Akka, Palestine
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Prominent role in Palestinian resistance

Their story

Therese Halasa was a Palestinian Jordanian activist who participated in the 1972 hijacking of Sabena Flight 571. Israeli commandos stormed the aircraft and captured the two female hijackers; one passenger died after being wounded. Halasa was imprisoned and later released in a prisoner exchange. She subsequently lived in Jordan and died in Amman on 28 March 2020.

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Milestones

The moments that shaped Therese’s path.

  1. 1972

    Participated in the hijacking of Sabena Flight 571 and was captured after Israeli commandos stormed the aircraft.

  2. Served a prison sentence and was released in a prisoner exchange.

  3. 2020

    Died in Amman on 28 March.

Legacy

What they built, changed and left behind.

  1. Incarceration and Advocacy

    Advocated for Palestinian rights and educated herself while in Israeli prison.

  2. Nursing and Community Work

    Worked as a nurse in Jordan, caring for patients with disabilities.

  3. Political Activism

    Continued to participate in sit-ins and demonstrations for Palestine in Jordan.

  4. Inspirational Interviews and Speeches

    Gave interviews and speeches,sharing her story and perspective on the Palestinian struggle.

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