Eid Hathaleen

Eid Suleiman Hathaleen (also Hadaleen or Hthaleen; ; born 1983 or 1984) is a Palestinian artist and activist.

Early and personal life Hathaleen was born and raised in the village of Umm al-Khair in Hebron Governorate, Palestine, where he attended an UNRWA school. His father, Suleiman Eid, was a shepherd and his mother was a homemaker. In January 2022, Hadaleen's father was killed after being hit by an Israeli police vehicle; no one was convicted for his murder. On 28 July 2025, Hathaleen's cousin Awdah, also a prominent activist, was killed by Israeli settler Yinon Levi, who did not face any charges. Hathaleen mourned his loss, describing his cousin to Al Jazeera as a "truly beloved" relative, and stating that "There was [nobody] who contributed as much to the community in Umm al-Khair as Awdah... I can't believe that tomorrow I will wake up and Awdah won't be here."

Hathaleen is married and has two daughters. He was interested in model-building from age 12, but was not encouraged by his community, who saw it as a waste of time. In 2007, during an economically and emotionally difficult time, he destroyed his sculptures.

Activism and arrests Hadaleen performed part-time work for the HALO Trust, a group which works to clear landmines.

On 11 June 2025, Hadaleen and his cousin Awdah flew to the United States on tourist visas, with plans to speak with organizations on their experiences in Palestine. The two were detained upon their arrival at San Francisco International Airport, with a Customs and Border Protection official later saying their visas had been cancelled; no reason as to why was provided. Supporters of the pair, including representatives of Kehilla Community Synagogue, began protests outside the airport on the morning of 12 June. The pair were ultimately deported on the afternoon of 12 June.