Zakaria Zubeidi
Influential resistance leader, prison escapee, and cultural resistance promoter.
Date of Birth:
1976
Place of Birth:
Why Featured?
Leadership in Al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigades, co-founder of The Freedom Theatre, and mastermind of the Gilboa Prison break.
Brief bio
Zakaria Zubeidi is a prominent Palestinian figure known for his leadership in the Al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigades and as a co-founder of The Freedom Theatre in Jenin. His involvement in the 2021 Gilboa Prison break, where he and five other Palestinian prisoners escaped, brought him international attention.
Major Milestones
Contributions
Involvement in Armed Struggle (2001): Joined Al-Aqsa Martyrs’ Brigades after the deaths of his mother and brother.
Founding The Freedom Theatre (2006): Co-founded the theatre to promote cultural resistance in Palestine.
Involvement in Gilboa Prison Break (2021): Escaped from high-security Gilboa Prison with five other prisoners.
Recapture Near Nazareth (2021): Arrested by Israeli occupation forces after surviving on the run for days.
Incarceration and Cultural Advocacy: Continues advocacy for cultural resistance and Palestinian rights despite incarceration.
Leadership in Palestinian Resistance: Key figure in the Al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigades during the Second Intifada...See More
Promotion of Cultural Resistance: Played a significant role in establishing The Freedom Theatre...See More
Community Building: Engaged in community building and youth education in Jenin...See More
Planning and Executing Prison Break: Demonstrated resourcefulness and resilience during the Gilboa Prison escape...See More
Symbol of Palestinian Struggle: Became a symbol of resilience and resistance for Palestinians...See More
Date of Last Update:
September 3, 2024
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