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Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia – Israel's invasion of Palestinian land has made many people sympathize. Some provide assistance. There are also those who join in 'going down the mountain' to fight Israel in their own way. One of the groups that joined in fighting Israel is the al-Masri family.
According to The Encyclopedia of the Arab-Israeli Conflict (2008), al-Masri is the most influential and powerful family originating from Nablus, West Bank, Palestine. This family name, note Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition (2022), comes from Egypt. However, it is not known who the first person to use this name was.
The assumption that al-Masri is the most influential and powerful family is inseparable from the fact that many of the family members are successful people and have strong positions in Palestine. In addition, the al-Masri family is also the richest family because many of its members are successful businessmen. Referring to Historical Dictionary of Palestine (2022), there are 8 figures from the al-Masri family who have such status.
They all have almost similar life stories. Initially born in Nablus then expelled due to the Israeli occupation until successfully settling in a foreign country. The difference lies in the professions they pursue. The diverse professions of the al-Masri family became their catalyst to fight against the Israeli occupation.
Who are the family members?
1. Hani al-Masri
Hani was born in Nablus in 1954. He graduated in business administration from Ayn Shams University, Egypt, in 1976. After college, he moved to Lebanon and pursued a career as a journalist.
During his time as a journalist, Hani made many reports about life in Palestine, all of which were broadcast in various media in Palestine and the Middle East. In this way, he helped the Palestinians fight against Israel. His reports successfully opened the world's eyes to the dynamics occurring there due to Israel's brutality.
Not only that, he also holds various important positions. Now, he serves Hani Al-Masri is the Director General PPalestine Center for Policy Research and Strategic Studies.
2. The wisdom of al-Masri
Hikmat was born in Nablus in 1905. He has a political background. His first political career was when he became a member of the local Palestinian party, the al-Difa party. After that, he decided to move to become a politician in Jordan until he served as the speaker of the Jordanian Parliament (1957-1956).
In addition, Hikmat became one of the leading businessmen in Jordan and Palestine. His business was petroleum and a Hajj travel company. He also led the Palestine Liberation Organization in 1964. Through that organization, he fought for Palestinian independence. Hikmat died in Nablus in 1994.
3. Ma'azuz al-Masri
The man born in Nablus in 1917 once had a business background. He was the founder of the Vegetable Oil Industry Company in Nablus. In addition, he also served as Mayor of Nablus. During his time as mayor, he was known to have led the battle against Israel over the forced displacement of his citizens. He died in 1994.
4. Maher al-Masri
Unlike other families, Maher is a Palestinian economist. He earned his bachelor's and master's degrees in economics from the American University of Beirut. In the world of economics, he has been the minister of trade and economy (1996) to the Chairman of the Palestinian Banking Company.
In addition, he is recorded as participating in establishing several labor unions and economic forums. In the world of entrepreneurship, he is also recorded as an oil entrepreneur.
5. Rashada al-Masri
Historical Dictionary of Palestine (2022) explained that Rashada is the founder of the Arab Women Union Society. In that organization, she became an activist for the welfare of children and mothers in Palestine. She actively provides assistance in the form of educational and humanitarian scholarships to Palestinian children affected by the conflict.
In addition, he also served as chairman of the Palestine Red Crescent Society before his death in 1984.
5. Zafer al-Masri
During his lifetime, Zafer was known as a businessman who actively helped Palestinians. He focused on business development in the West Bank until he was elected President of the Palestinian Chamber of Commerce in 1972.
Zafer is recorded as having studied higher education in Lebanon. Specifically, at the American University of Beirut majoring in business administration in 1964. He died in 1986.
6. Munib al-Masri
Munib is known as the richest man in Palestine. He was born in 1934 in Nablus, but was forced to flee due to the Israeli occupation. This incident then made him go to Lebanon and New York. In New York, Munib studied geology and succeeded in establishing aa mineral and water drilling company, named Engineering & Development Group (Edgo) based in Amman, Jordan.
Through this company he became very rich and was able to help the Palestinian people. It is recorded that he founded Palestine Development and Investment (PADICO). The organization was established as an effort building and presenting investments in Palestine aimed at reviving the national economy in the West Bank and Gaza Strip.
9. Bashar al-Masri
Bashar is a property and oil businessman. His wealth allows him to help Palestinians beat Israel through investment and city development. He is recorded as the initiator of Rawabi, the first modern city in Palestine.
Through the city, Bashar wanted Palestine to be able to attract investors and employ local residents. The project was a success. spent US$ 1.4 billion or Rp. 22 trillion and succeeded in employing 10,000 residents and successfully moving the Palestinian economy.
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