Palestinian Liberation Organization-
Palestinian Liberation Organization-
Can the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) justifiably claim to
be 'the sole, legitimate representative of the Palestinian people.'?
The PLO was set up in 1964 by an Arab League decision in
response to growing signs of Palestinian unrest. The Palestinians
desired to reclaim the lands occupied by Israel, which they felt
belonged to them, as said in the Bible. In 1964 the Arab states
created the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO). While it was
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…desire a completely
pro-PLO solution. While there is so much contention and opposition to
PLO decisions, the PLO cannot be called the sole representative of the
Palestinian people, although it has a large following.
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