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Thawra Epilogue: Islamic Revolution and Gulf Wars

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The Shifting Sands: PLO, Intifada, and Regional Dynamics

This chapter examines the critical events of 1982 that reshaped the Palestinian Liberation Organization and the Palestinian struggle, including the Israeli Air Force attack in Tunis and the rise of the first intifada. It highlights the internal divisions within the Palestinian movement, the emergence of new political forces, and the importance of grassroots mobilization and civic resistance strategies. Additionally, the chapter explores the broader regional implications of the Iranian Revolution and its impact on Palestinian solidarity and the ideological battles within the Middle East.

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