Palestinian Yacoub Shaheen wins Arab Idol song contest

Al Jazeera English 2017-02-26

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It is a competition that brings the Arab world to a standstill, at least for a few hours.

This year's winner is a Palestinian - and a member of Bethlehem’s small community of Christian Assyrians.

Al Jazeera’s Bernard Smith reports from Bethlehem.
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