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Ali Salem
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This article is about the Egyptian writer. For the archer, see Ali Ahmed (archer).
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]
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![]() A meeting in Cairo between Salem and representative of Mothers and Women for Peace from Israel, 1998 | |
Born | (1936-02-24)24 February 1936 Damietta, Egypt |
Died | 22 September 2015(2015-09-22) (aged 79) Mohandessin, Egypt |
Nationality | Egyptian |
Occupation(s) | playwright, author |
Awards | Civil Courage Prize (2008) |
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