Ahmed Jibril
Palestinian politician (1937–2021) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Ahmed Jibril (Arabic: أحمد جبريل; c. 1937 – 7 July 2021)[1][2] was a Palestinian militant and political leader who was the founder and leader of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine – General Command (PFLP-GC).
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Quick Facts Founder and leader of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine – General Command, Personal details ...
Ahmed Jibril | |
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أحمد جبريل | |
Founder and leader of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine – General Command | |
In office 1968–2021 | |
Personal details | |
Born | c. 1937 Mandatory Palestine |
Died | 7 July 2021 Damascus, Syria |
Nationality | Palestinian |
Political party | Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine – General Command |
Children | Jihad Ahmed Jibril (deceased) |
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During the Syrian Civil War, Jibril was a notable supporter of the Assad government and PFLP-GC members helped government forces to fight the Syrian opposition. However, after clashes with rebels in Yarmouk Camp in Damascus, the PFLP-GC suffered defections and was forced to withdraw from the camp, and Jibril fled the city.[3]