The Palestinian Liberation Organisation

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Created on: 12-06-21 11:53

When was the PLO formed and by who? Why did they create the group?

formed in 1964 and by Nasser
He wanted to control the Fedayeen groups (including Fatah and its leader Arafat) and prevent their actions from destabilising the region
It also gave him more status over rivals Iraq and Syria

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What was the impact of the 6 day war of 1967 on the PLO and the Palestinians?

the West Bank and Gaza was under Israeli rule
300,000 Palestinians fled and the majority went to Jordan
the PLO concentrated their forces in Jordan and started to recruit more forces from the refugee camps

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When did Yasser Arafat become chairman of the PLO and what was the new charter of the PLO?

1968 after Palestinian fighters led by Fatah gained control over the PLO
'Armed struggle is the only way to liberate Palestine'

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Why and when were the PLO expelled from Jordan? What was this event named?

King Hussein feared Israeli reprisals and didn't want any attacks on Israel launched from Jordan
1970
PLO acted like they ruled Jordan and committed acts that could leader to international intervention
Hussein's army pushed them out by force- Palestinia

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World opinion on the PLO

branded terrorists
acts did make the world aware of the Palestinian issue and the struggles of the refugees.
Yasser Arafat was seen by many international leaders as a moderate and legitimate representative for the Palestinian people

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What happened in November 1974?

Arafat was invited to address the UN
He recognised Israel as a nation
Offered the hope of peace but said that he still had to satisfy the demands of the more radical
Israelis boycotted this - they refused to negotiate with him

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What was the impact of the 6 day war of 1967 on the PLO and the Palestinians?

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When did Yasser Arafat become chairman of the PLO and what was the new charter of the PLO?

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Why and when were the PLO expelled from Jordan? What was this event named?

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World opinion on the PLO

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