Symbol of resistance, a statue takes its place in front of the Palestinian embassy in Tunis

On 13 December, a giant sculpture representing a Palestinian woman resisting the occupation was erected.

Standing 4.50m high, the sculpture is made of resin, reinforced by an iron structure. It was created by Kairouan artist Hassine Mokdadi, in collaboration with sculptor Chokri Toujani, with the support of the Ministry of Cultural Affairs through the Théâtre de l'Opéra in Tunis, as a sign of solidarity with "the Palestinian people, who have been subjected to unprecedented genocide since 7 October 2023" - press release.