Legendary British theoretical physicist Stephen Hawking died on Wednesday, leaving behind a legacy that transcends far beyond his scientific achievements.



Among many remarkable contributions to the world, Hawking was known to have spoken up regarding conflicts in the Middle East, especially in Palestine.

Hawking did not shy away from condemning Israel's ongoing crimes against the Palestinians, but instead publicly championed the Palestinian cause.

"A people under occupation will continue to resist any way they can," he said in 2009 while discussing the Gaza War.



He is actually considered to be the first scientist of his stature to embrace the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement.

During a time when normalizing ties with the occupying state is on the rise, here are some of the ways the late physicist supported Palestine: