Fatah-RC
Proper noun A militant Palestinian organization that originated as a splinter faction from the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) in 1974. It was historically known for conducting international terrorist operations.
The term is used as a proper noun to refer specifically to this organization, often in historical or geopolitical contexts. * The security report detailed the activities of Fatah-RC in the 1970s and 80s. * Fatah-RC was designated as a terrorist group by several governments.
- The name is often used in full ("Fatah Revolutionary Council") when greater formality or clarity is required, though the acronym Fatah-RC is common.
- It is frequently discussed in analyses of Palestinian political factions and the history of Middle Eastern conflict.
- Fatah Revolutionary Council: The full name of the organization.
- Abu Nidal Organization (ANO): A common alternative name for the same group, named after its founder, Sabri al-Banna (Abu Nidal).
- Abu Nidal Organization (ANO)
- Arab Revolutionary Brigades (One of its reported aliases)
- Revolutionary Council of Fatah
This term refers exclusively to the specific militant organization led by Abu Nidal. It should not be confused with the larger Fatah movement, which is a major component of the PLO. The definition highlights its historical characterization as a terrorist group responsible for attacks outside the Israeli-Palestinian conflict zone.
- 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