Celebrations have erupted across the Palestinian territories at
news that a wedding singer from the Gaza Strip has won the Arab Idol talent TV
show. Mohammed Assaf, 23, was a virtual unknown until a few weeks ago
but has now become a local hero. Millions across the region watched the contest, held in the
Lebanese capital, Beirut.
Fireworks were being set off in Gaza City and
East Jerusalem as revellers thronged the streets.
Assaf was declared the winner on Saturday evening, a day after
he competed in a final against two other singers - Ahmed Jamal from Egypt and
Farah Youssef from Syria. The talent contest has been broadcast on the
Beirut-based MBC TV channel since March.
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