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To Die for Palestine

To Die for Palestine

Summary

Two Europeans, Francoise Kesteman and Franco Fontana, dedicated their lives to supporting Palestinians. Kesteman, a French nurse, and Fontana, an Italian photographer, both took part in efforts to help Palestinian refugees in Lebanon. Kesteman died in 1984 during a conflict, while Fontana passed away in 2015 in a refugee camp.

Key Facts

  • Francoise Kesteman was a French nurse working in Palestinian refugee camps in Lebanon.
  • She took part in armed groups opposing Israeli control.
  • Kesteman died in 1984 during a military event in Lebanon.
  • Franco Fontana was an Italian photographer and political activist.
  • Fontana cofounded a political group that supported the Palestinian cause.
  • He organized photo exhibitions to bring attention to Palestinian issues.
  • Fontana visited Palestine and Lebanon, joining efforts to help Palestinians.
  • He died in 2015 in a Palestinian refugee camp in Lebanon, where he chose to be buried.
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