dflp
Proper noun: A specific acronym representing the Democratic Front for the Liberation of Palestine, a political and military organization with a Marxist-Leninist ideology. It advocates that revolutionary change is the necessary means to achieve Palestinian national objectives.
The term DFLP is used as a proper noun to refer specifically to this organization. It is typically used in historical, political, and news contexts. * The DFLP was founded in 1969 as a split from the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine. * Historical accounts note that the DFLP was involved in several armed operations during the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
The acronym is often used attributively to describe actions, policies, or members associated with the group. * DFLP faction * DFLP leadership * A DFLP spokesperson issued a statement.
- Democratic Front for the Liberation of Palestine: The full, unabbreviated name of the organization.
- Al-Jabha al-Dimuqratiyah li-Tahrir Filastin: The Arabic name for the organization.
- Organization: As a specific entity, it does not have direct synonyms. In general contexts, it could be referred to as a , , or , but these do not carry the specific meaning of DFLP.
The term DFLP carries significant political and historical weight. Its usage inherently references the specific ideology (Marxist-Leninist), historical period (post-1967), and methods (revolutionary struggle) associated with this group within the broader Palestinian national movement. It is not a generic term.
- a Marxist-Leninist group that believes Palestinian goals can only be achieved by revolutionary change
- in 1974 the DFLP took over a schoolhouse and massacred Israeli schoolchildren