Palestinian folk hero Zakaria Zubeidi released from prison in hostage exchange
The reception in Ramallah for the former Jenin-based militant leader reflects his magnetic appeal. In 2021, he escaped from a maximum-security prison by digging a tunnel with a spoon
Some years ago, Zakaria Zubeidi, 49, was asked why no one was making a play or feature film inspired by his life. “It wouldn’t be believable,” he replied. As of January 30, there was a new twist as he was released in the third prisoner-hostage swap as part of the Gaza ceasefire deal.
