Black September
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Definition
Proper noun 1. A Palestinian militant organization: "Black September" refers to a Palestinian militant and terrorist organization that was active primarily in the early 1970s. It was responsible for several high-profile international attacks, most notably the kidnapping and murder of Israeli athletes at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- The 1972 Munich massacre was carried out by the group Black September.
- Intelligence agencies tracked the movements of Black September operatives.
- The formation of Black September was a direct response to events in Jordan in 1970.
Advanced Usage
- Historical reference: The name "Black September" itself originates from the conflict in September 1970 (known as Black September in Jordan) when Jordanian forces clashed with Palestinian factions. The militant group adopted this name.
- The organization took its name from the Black September conflict in Jordan.
Variants and Related Words
- Black September Movement: A fuller name sometimes used for the organization.
- Fatah-RC (Fatah Revolutionary Council): A later, related Palestinian militant group led by Abu Nidal, which was considered a successor or splinter faction. (Note: While related, this is a distinct organization from the original Black September group of the early 1970s).
Synonyms
- Militant organization
- Terrorist group (historical context)
Notes on Meaning
- The term specifically refers to the clandestine organization active from approximately 1971 to 1974, not to the broader historical month of conflict in Jordan.
- It is distinct from, though ideologically connected to, the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) and other factions like Fatah.
Noun
- a Palestinian international terrorist organization that split from the PLO in 1974; has conducted terrorist attacks in 20 countries
- in the 1980s the Fatah-RC was considered the most dangerous and murderous Palestinian terror group