15 may organization

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Definition

Proper noun: - A specific Palestinian militant group: The 15 May Organization was a terrorist organization. It was established in 1979 by a splinter group from the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP). The group became inactive and disbanded in the 1980s after important members departed to join a faction within the al-Fatah movement.

Usage Notes
  • This term functions exclusively as a proper noun, referring to a specific historical entity. It is always capitalized.
  • It is used primarily in historical, political, and counter-terrorism contexts to identify this particular group.
  • The name itself is derived from the date of an event, which is a common naming convention for such organizations.
Examples of Usage
  • Historical analysis often examines the brief existence of the 15 May Organization.
  • The 15 May Organization was known for several international attacks before its dissolution.
  • Key figures from the 15 May Organization later integrated into other Palestinian factions.
Advanced Usage
  • The group is frequently cited in studies on the fragmentation of Palestinian militant groups in the late 20th century.
  • When discussing its legacy, the 15 May Organization is typically mentioned as an example of a short-lived splinter group.
Variants and Related Words
  • Abu Nidal Organization (ANO): Another contemporaneous Palestinian militant splinter group, often studied in comparison.
  • Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP): The parent organization from which the 15 May Organization split.
  • al-Fatah: The mainstream Palestinian political and military movement that some members later joined.
Synonyms
  • 15 May Group: An alternative, less formal name for the same organization.
  • Faction of the PFLP (1979-1980s): A descriptive synonym that clarifies its origins.
Related Terms and Context
  • Splinter group: A term describing a small organization that has broken away from a larger one, which accurately describes the 15 May Organization's origin.
  • Disbanded: The state of the organization since the 1980s.
Noun
  1. a terrorist organization formed in 1979 by a faction of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine but disbanded in the 1980s when key members left to join a faction of al-Fatah

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