Saturday, June 22, 2013

Gaza singer gives Palestinians a reason to smile

A Palestinian girl carries a poster of singer Mohammad Assaf, 22, while watching the televised performance of the Palestinian finalist on the Arab Idol talent show, in Gaza City, Friday, June 21, 2013. Assaf, Gazan's powerful voice has propelled him to the final at the "Arab Idol" in a TV talent contest choosing a winner in Beirut on Saturday. He is the first Palestinian to qualify for "Arab Idol." The poster, front, reads "Vote to Arab Idol Mohammed Assaf," "we have the same dream, our dream is close," and "Vote and the Bank of Palestine votes with you." (AP Photo/Adel Hana) GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — A 23-year-old wedding singer from a refugee camp in the Gaza Strip has given Palestinians a rare sense of pride and national unity by reaching the finale of "Arab Idol," a regional TV singing contest watched by millions of people.








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