QUICK FACTS
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.
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DATE
Monday, January 26, 2026
MAJOR MILESTONES
Key dates & turning points
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.
CONTRIBUTIONS
What they did, and why it matters
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
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Last updated
Jan 26, 2026
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