Updated: June 25, 2013 at 1:55 PM

'Arab Idol' winner arrives in Gaza (17 images)

Thousands of Gazans gather to welcome home Mohammed Assaf, the 23-year-old Palestinian singer and winner of this year's Arab Idol talent competition.

People wait for the arrival of Palestinian "Arab Idol" Mohammed Assaf at Rafah crossing in the southern Gaza Strip June 25, 2013. Thousands of Gazans gave an ecstatic welcome to Mohammed Assaf as the 23-year-old Palestinian singer returned home after winning this year's Arab Idol talent competition. UPI/Ismael Mohamad

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