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Dig: Thawra Ep. 14 - The Palestinian Revolution

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Transformation of the PLO and Rise of Yasser Arafat

The chapter explores the evolution of the PLO in 1969 under FATA's leadership, uniting Palestinian factions and incorporating guerrilla movements. It delves into Yasser Arafat's strategic political interventions and the reshaping of the organization to represent armed revolutionary forces, gaining legitimacy and leading to alliances with groups like the Ba'athists.

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