al-Fatah
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Definition
Proper noun A major Palestinian nationalist political party and the largest faction within the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO). It was founded with the primary goal of establishing an independent Palestinian state.
Usage
- Al-Fatah is a dominant force in Palestinian politics.
- The history of Al-Fatah is closely linked to the broader Palestinian national movement.
- He was a member of Al-Fatah.
Advanced Usage
- As a governing body: Al-Fatah has functioned as the leading party in the Palestinian Authority, which administers parts of the West Bank.
- Historical context: The organization's strategies and role have evolved significantly from its founding through various stages of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Variants and Related Words
- Fatah: A common shortened variant of the name "Al-Fatah."
- Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO): The umbrella organization of which Al-Fatah is the leading member.
- Palestinian National Authority (PA): The administrative body where Al-Fatah has held political control.
Synonyms
- Palestinian National Liberation Movement (This is the official full name of the organization.)
Noun
- a Palestinian political and military organization founded by Yasser Arafat in 1958 to work toward the creation of a Palestinian state; during the 1960s and 1970s trained terrorist and insurgent groups
- al-Fatah carried out numerous acts of international terrorism in western Europe and the Middle East in the 1970s