About Hani Awijan
Lived 1977 – 2006 (aged 28–29). Hani Awijan was a criminal.
Hani Awijan (1977 – July 29, 2006) was an Islamic militant in the Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) military wing, The Al-Quds brigades. He was reportedly the leader of the Nablus branch in the West Bank.
He had been implicated in a series of attacks against Israelis.
Awijan was shot by Israeli undercover agents operating in Nablus as he was playing soccer with members of his family and friends, according to the Associated Press. In response to the operation, crowds of sympathizers called a strike in the city and burned tires.
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Who was Hani Awijan?
Palestinian militant (1977–2006)
When was Hani Awijan born?
Hani Awijan was born in 1977.
When did Hani Awijan die?
Hani Awijan died on 29 July 2006.
What was Hani Awijan's occupation?
Hani Awijan was a criminal.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Hani Awijan. https://biography.guide/hani-awijan/
MLA: "Hani Awijan." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/hani-awijan/.
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