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PFLP-GC [1 record]

Record 1 2005-11-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • National Bodies and Committees (Non-Canadian)
  • Political Systems
OBS

Split from the PFLP [Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine] in 1968, claiming that it wanted to focus more on fighting and less on politics. Violently opposed to Arafat's PLO [Palestine Liberation Organization]. Led by Ahmad Jabril, a former captain in the Syrian Army. Closely allied with, supported by, and probably directed by Syria. Has carried out numerous cross-border terrorist attacks into Israel using unusual means, such as hot air balloons and motorized hang gliders.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités nationaux non canadiens
  • Régimes politiques
OBS

S'est séparé de l'OLP [Organisation de Libération de la Palestine] en 1968, prétextant qu'il voulait se consacrer davantage à la lutte armée et moins à la politique. Violemment opposé à l'OLP d'Arafat. Dirigé par Ahmed Jibril, ex-capitaine de l'armée syrienne. Très proche de la Syrie qui lui fournit probablement aide et direction. A exécuté de nombreuses attaques terroristes contre Israël utilisant des moyens inhabituels - dont des ballons dirigeables et des deltaplanes.

Spanish

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