Palestinians celebrate Mohammed Assaf's Arab Idol triumph

Singer's performances have made him a symbol of hope and unity in the West Bank and Gaza.
For once, Palestinians had something to celebrate. When the golden boy from Gaza was announced as winner of Arab Idol, the West Bank and Gaza erupted in fireworks, piercing whistles, deafening chants, impromptu dancing and tears of joy.
On stage in Beirut, Palestine's first superstar, Mohammed Assaf, sank to the floor, overwhelmed amid a deluge of celebratory confetti. Later the 23-year-old student showed himself to be a poet as well as an outstanding singer.

Source: https://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2013/jun/23/palestinians-mohammed-assaf-arab-idol