Fathi Ghaben: Born in tent, died in tent

8 months ago

Iconic Palestinian artist Fathi Ghaben – who documented the Palestinian resistance with bold, colourful strokes – passed away at the age of 77 in Gaza after Israeli authorities denied him permission to leave the besieged enclave for medical treatment he urgently required. Ghaben was reported to be suffering from chest and lung problems, and the smoke and dust-filled air in the