Ali Salem | |
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.jpg) A meeting in Cairo between Salem and representative of Mothers and Women for Peace from Israel, 1998 | |
| Born | 24 February 1936 Damietta, Egypt |
| Died | 22 September 2015 (aged 79) Mohandessin, Egypt |
| Nationality | Egyptian |
| Occupation(s) | playwright, author |
| Awards | Civil Courage Prize (2008) |
Ali Salem, also transliterated Ali Salim (Arabic: على سالم, IPA: [ˈʕæli ˈsæːlem]; 24 February 1936 – 22 September 2015), was an Egyptian playwright, author, and political commentator[1] known for controversially endorsing cooperation with Israel.[2] The Los Angeles Times once described him as "a big, loud man known for his satiric wit".[2]
- ^ Michael Slackman (9 March 2005). "Egypt's Metamorphosis: One Step Down the Open Road". The New York Times. Retrieved 28 May 2011.
- ^ a b Nadia Abou El-Magd (10 November 2002). "Egyptian Writer Pays High Price for Visit to Israel". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 28 May 2011.