Key Information
Reference code
FIFTY YEARS WAR 7/18
Title
Transcript of interview, 1997, with Abu Ali Shaheen, Palestinian Fatah leader
Date(s)
- 1997 Jan 22 (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent
43pp
Scope and content
Typescript transcript of filmed interview with Abu Ali Shaheen, Palestinian Fatah leader, describing the decision of the Palestinian Fatah organisation to continue struggle against Israel following the Six Day War (Jun 1967), recruiting and arming members in the West Bank and Gaza strip, his participation in patrols with Yasir Arafat, strategy, tactics, and communications of the Fatah groups. Also comments on the outbreak of the intifada (Dec 1987), the role of Khalil al-Wazir (Abu Jihad) in sustaining the movement, and the assassination of Abu Jehad by Israeli forces (16 April 1988). 43pp