Alex Odeh
Alexander Michel Odeh (Arabic: اسكندر ميكل عودة; April 4, 1944 – October 11, 1985) was a Palestinian activist who was assassinated in a bombing in 1985. Odeh was the West Coast regional director of the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee.
Alex Odeh | |
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Odeh in 1985 | |
| Born | Alexander Michel Odeh April 4, 1944 |
| Died | October 11, 1985 (aged 41) Santa Ana, California, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Assassinated in a terrorist attack |
| Alma mater | Cairo University and Cal State Fullerton |
| Occupation | Civil rights activist |
| Organization | West Coast regional director of the ADC |
| Known for | Peace and resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict |
| Notable work | Whispers in Exile. |
| Spouse | Norma Odeh |
| Children | Helena, Samya and Susan |
| Website | Alex Odeh |
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