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Early Initiatives and Diverse Factions in Arab Nationalist Movement
The chapter delves into the early initiatives of Arab nationalists in the 60s, exploring the training and strategic shifts within groups like the PFLP and the formation of military commando units like Shabaab Bethar. It discusses the ideological splits, power struggles, and strategic decisions within various factions, including the PFLP, Fatah, and groups like the Democratic Front for the Liberation of Palestine. The narrative also highlights the adoption of plane hijacking as a tactic by the PFLP to draw international attention to the Palestinian cause and discusses the internal debates surrounding its effectiveness.