DUDLEY KNOX LIBRARY
Naval Postgraduate School
|
DUDLEY KNOX LIBRARY |
|
Description
Marxist-Leninist group founded in 1967 by
George Habash as a member of the PLO. Joined the Alliance of Palestinian
Forces (APF) to oppose the Declaration of Principles signed in 1993 and
suspended participation in the PLO. Broke away from the APF, along with
the DFLP, in 1996 over ideological differences. Took part in meetings
with Arafat's Fatah party and PLO representatives in 1999 to discuss
national unity and the reinvigoration of the PLO but continues to oppose
current negotiations with Israel.
Activities
Committed numerous international terrorist
attacks during the 1970s. Since 1978 has conducted attacks against
Israeli or moderate Arab targets, including killing a settler and her
son in December 1996.
Strength
Some 800.
Location/Area of Operation
Syria, Lebanon, Israel, and the
occupied territories.
External Aid
Receives safehaven and some logistic
assistance from Syria.
|
|