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flag Leila Shahid, Palestine’s first female diplomat, died at 76 in France; cause is under investigation, with reports pointing to suicide after long illness.

flag Leila Shahid, the first woman to represent Palestine abroad and a key diplomat for the PLO, has died at 76 in La Leque, southern France. flag She served in Ireland, the Netherlands, France, and the European Union, advocating for Palestinian statehood and early peace efforts with Israeli supporters. flag Her body was found at her home, with preliminary reports indicating suicide after years of illness; an official investigation is ongoing. flag Tributes from Palestinian and French officials honored her as a pioneering advocate for justice and peace, particularly amid France’s 2025 recognition of Palestinian statehood.

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