This chapter explores the history of Fatah's shift towards armed operations in the mid-1960s, analyzing the key players and the influence of Algerian support in training members. It delves into the complex political dynamics between Algeria, Syria, and Palestine, including the rivalry between Nasser and Syria. The narrative also discusses the devastating impact of the 1967 Arab-Israeli war, debunking myths surrounding the conflict and examining Nasser's strategic moves that unintentionally led to significant consequences.
Featuring Abdel Razzaq Takriti, this is the FOURTEENTH episode of Thawra (Revolution), our series on Arab radicalism in the 20th century. Today’s installment covers the rise of the Palestinian Revolution and then its explosion after the Arab defeat in the June War of 1967 with Israel. Fatah, the Popular Front for the Liberation and Palestine, and other factions launched an armed guerrilla struggle against Israel, engaging the Palestinian people in a full-scale mobilization for their liberation. Also: Ba’athists Aḥmad Ḥasan al-Bakr and Saddam Hussein seized power in Iraq, as did Muammar Gaddafi’s Free Officers in Libya.
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