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

1. 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