From: Patterns of Global Terrorism. United States Department of State Publication 10321
Description
Formed in early 1970s as a personal security force for Arafat and other PLO
leaders.
Activities
According to press sources, in 1985 expanded operations to include terrorist
attacks against Israeli targets. No confirmed terrorist activity outside
Israel and the occupied territories since September 1985, when it claimed
responsibility for killing three Israelis in Cyprus, an incident that was
followed by Israeli air raids on PLO bases in Tunisia.
Strength
Unknown.
Location/Area of Operation
Based in Beirut before 1982. Since then, dispersed in several Arab
countries. Now operating in Lebanon, other Middle Eastern countries, and
Europe.
External Aid
PLO is main source of support.
Created: 03/26/95
Last Updated: 03/16/99
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