‘Arab Idol’ talent show win sends Palestinians into raptures

Palestinian singer Yaqoub Shaheen , winner of Arab Idol season 4, performs as he stands next to Palestinian contestant singer Ameer Dandan and Palestinian singer Mohammed Assaf, winner of the second season of Arab Idol, during the final episode of Arab Idol season 4, in Zouk Mosbeh area, north of Beirut, Lebanon February 25, 2017. Yemeni Contestant Ammar Mohamad, Palestinian contestants Yaqoub Shaheen and Ameer Dandan perform on stage during the final contest episode of the Arab Idol, before the announcement of the winner in Zouk Mosbeh area, north of Beirut, Lebanon February 25, 2017.