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Democratic Front
for the Liberation of Palestine (DFLP)
From: Patterns of
Global Terrorism, 1998. United States Department of State, April
1999.
Description
Marxist-Leninist organization
founded in 1969 when it split from the Popular Front for the
Liberation of Palestine (PFLP).
Believes Palestinian national
goals can be achieved only through revolution of the masses. In
early 1980s, occupied political
stance midway between Arafat and
the rejectionists. Split into two factions in 1991; Nayif Hawatmah
leads the majority and
more hardline faction, which continues to
dominate the group. Joined with other rejectionist groups to form
the Alliance of
Palestinian Forces (APF) to oppose the
Declaration of Principals signed in 1993. Broke from the APF - along
with the PFLP -
over ideological differences. Has made limited
moves toward merging with the PFLP since the mid-1990s.
Activities
In the 1970s, conducted numerous small
bombings and minor assaults and some more spectacular operations in
Israel and the
occupied territories, concentrating on Israeli
targets. Involved only in border raids since 1988, but continues to
oppose the
Israel-PLO peace agreement.
Strength
Estimated at 500 (total for both factions).
Location/Area of Operation
Syria, Lebanon, and the
Israeli-occupied territories; terrorist attacks have taken place
entirely in Israel and the occupied
territories. Conducts
occasional guerilla operations in Southern Lebanon.
External
Aid
Receives limited financial and military aid from Syria.
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