Tributes pour in for former Palestinian envoy to France and EU, remembered as 'voice for justice, freedom and peace'.
Leila Shahid, Palestinian Diplomat, Dies in France at 76
Leila Shahid, a prominent Palestinian diplomat and former envoy to France and the EU, has died at the age of 76. She is remembered for her advocacy for justice, freedom, and peace.
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Leila Shahid, a prominent Palestinian diplomat and former envoy to France and the EU, has died at the age of 76. She is remembered for her advocacy for justice, freedom, and peace.
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Leila Shahid was a Palestinian diplomat known for her role as the envoy to France and the European Union.
She was recognized for her advocacy for justice, freedom, and peace for the Palestinian people.
Leila Shahid passed away on February 18, 2026.
She was 76 years old at the time of her death.
She is remembered as a significant voice for the Palestinian cause and for her diplomatic efforts in Europe.
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