The Dig Thawra Ep. 14 – The Palestinian Revolution
Jul 7, 2024
Abdel Razzaq Takriti, an expert on Arab radicalism, discusses the rise of the Palestinian Revolution post-1967 June War. Topics include armed guerrilla struggle, Ba'athist power grabs in Iraq, Libya's Free Officers, and the PLO's founding. The evolution of Fatah, the 1967 Arab-Israeli conflict, and the impact on the Palestinian liberation movement are also explored.
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PLO Founding
- The PLO's founding was partly driven by Nasser's realization that Arab states needed Palestinian representation.
- This was to share the burden of the Palestinian question and address regional instability.
Ahmad Shukary's Background
- Ahmad Shukary, the PLO's first chairman, was a skilled orator and lawyer with diplomatic experience.
- Despite a prominent family, his poor childhood fueled a drive to prove himself.
PLA's Constraints
- The PLO's Palestine Liberation Army (PLA) was established with Arab state coordination.
- This reflected Arab states' concern over the PLA's potential actions against their policies.