Mohammed Assaf

About

Palestinian singer who was the winner of the second season of the show Arab Idol and has received attention for his politics opposing Israeli occupation of West Bank.

Before Fame

He started out singing at weddings and private parties and gained popularity after calling up a local television program and singing a nationalist song.

Trivia

He was invited to sing at the opening of the FIFA World Cup in 2014.

Family Life

He has six siblings and was born to a mother from the village of Beit Daras and a father from Beersheba.

Associated With

Carmen Suleiman won the first season of Arab Idol.