George Habash | |
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Personal details | |
Born | 1 August 1926 |
Died | 26 January 2008 (aged 81) Amman, Jordan |
Political party | Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine |
Spouse(s) | Hilda Habash |
George Habash (1926-2008) also known by his nickname Al-Hakim (the wise one), was a Palestinian revolutionary and political leader. He was born in Lydda, Palestine. Habash was the founder of Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP), a famous Palestinian armed resistance group. He remained a significant figure in Palestinian politics until his retirement in 2000. George Habash died in 2008.[1]