Atef Douglas - Nablus
Palestinian militant Bassam Shakaa, nicknamed "Abu Nidal", died after a long struggle with the disease. He is from Nablus, the largest city in the northern West Bank and the former mayor of the West Bank.
A 90-year-old uncle, Bassam, died in his home in the city of Nablus after a long struggle with the disease, said Ayman al-Shak'a, in a telephone conversation with Al-Jazeera. He said his body would be buried from the Hanbali mosque in the city to the Western cemetery.
And Bassam al-Shaka'a was one of the dignitaries of the city of Nablus. He was elected mayor of Nablus in 1976. He was known for his nationalist and Arab orientation and his rejection of the occupation in all its forms, especially the settlements. Long by planting improvised explosive devices in their own vehicles, and he broke his legs.
Karim Khalaf's leg was also amputated, while Ibrahim el-Tawil escaped to discover the explosive device. Shak'a said his famous word "now is closer to the earth," referring to his love for her.
With the arrival of the Palestinian Authority, Shakka did not greatly degrade its leadership, especially its late President, Yasser Arafat, and was known for its opposition to its policies.