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Date(s)
- 1997 Mar 1 (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent
37pp
Scope and content
Typescript transcript of filmed interview with Gen Manshour Haditha al-Jazy, Jordanian Commander and Chief of Staff 1970, describing the Jordanian retreat from the West Bank during he Six Day War, Jun 1867; his meeting with members of the Fedayeen including Mamdouh Saidam (Abu Sabri), their introduction them to Hussein, King of Jordan, 1952-1999, and Jordanian fedayeen cooperation against Israel; Jordanian strategy against Israeli forces attacking Karameh, Mar 1968; relationship of Fedayeen and Jordanian army; his role in negotiating the release of hostages from aircraft hijacked by the Popular Front for Liberation of Palestine (PLFP) and flown to Jordan, 7 Sep 1970; Fedayeen Jordanian conflict; and his resignation from government, Sep 1970. 37pp