Therese Halasa
Palestinian Revolutionary, Hijacker
Date of Birth:
1954
Al-Rameh, near Akka, Palestine
Place of Birth:
Why Featured?
Prominent role in Palestinian resistance
Brief bio
Therese Halasa was a revolutionary known for her participation in the hijacking of a Belgian Sabena airliner in 1972.
She was born to a Jordanian father and a Palestinian mother and grew up under Israeli occupation law. Inspired by a sense of patriotism, she joined the Palestinian resistance.
Major Milestones
Contributions
Birth in Palestine (1954): Born in Al-Rameh, near Akka, in the Upper Galilee, Palestine .
Joining the Palestinian Revolution (1971): Decided to join the Palestinian resistance in Lebanon...See More
Hijacking of Sabena Flight: Participated in the hijacking of a Belgian Sabena airliner en route to Tel-Aviv with the objective of securing the release of Palestinian prisoners ...See More
Imprisonment and Release (1972-1983): Was captured, tried, and imprisoned by Israeli authorities, and released in 1983 in a prisoner exchange .
Life in Jordan Post-Release: Lived in Jordan after her release, continuing to advocate for Palestinian rights until her death...See More
Incarceration and Advocacy (1972-1983): Advocated for Palestinian rights and educated herself while in Israeli prison .
Nursing and Community Work: Worked as a nurse in Jordan, caring for patients with disabilities.
Political Activism: Continued to participate in sit-ins and demonstrations for Palestine in Jordan .
Inspirational Interviews and Speeches: Gave interviews and speeches,sharing her story and perspective on the Palestinian struggle .
Date of Last Update:
January 7, 2025
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