Abu Salma

Abd al-Karim al-Karmi , (1909–11 October 1980), known as Abu Salma , was a famous Palestinian Arab poet. He was born in Tulkarm and was a member of the Palestine Liberation Organization. He was the recipient of several awards and was chairman of the General Union of Palestinian Writers and Journalists until his death. He also worked briefly for Palestine Broadcasting Service (PBS).

He was a participant in the 1936–1939 Arab revolt in Palestine, and his verses about the revolt circulated in the local press as well as orally among Palestinians.

He is the brother of Hasan Karmi, Mahmoud Al-Karmi and Abdul-Ghani Al-Karmi.

Works

Poetry The Exile, 1953.

Awards and honors 1978: Lotus International Reward for Literature, by The Association of Asian and African Writers, it was given by the president of Angola Agostinho Neto for him. 1990: Order of Jerusalem for Culture, Arts and Literature, by the president of the Palestine Liberation Organization Yasser Arafat.