Black September
Yasser Arafat attempted to preserve the Palestine Liberation Organization as tensions with the Jordanian monarchy intensified. The presence of autonomous Palestinian armed groups made political accommodation increasingly difficult.
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1970 in Palestine
Explore 11 historical events and records for Palestine in 1970.
Historical records for Palestine in 1970
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June
September
Black September
The aircraft hijacking crisis drew international attention to Jordan and to divisions among Palestinian organizations. The Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine led the hijackings, and its actions increased pressure on the broader movement represented by Yasser Arafat.
Black September
Yasser Arafat and Palestinian guerrilla forces faced a sustained Jordanian army assault during the opening days of the civil war. The clashes undermined the PLO’s ability to operate independently inside the kingdom.
Black September
Yasser Arafat joined Arab leaders in Cairo for negotiations intended to halt the fighting in Jordan. Egyptian mediation produced a ceasefire agreement between Arafat and King Hussein, although their underlying political dispute remained unresolved.
Cairo Ceasefire with Jordan
Arafat and King Hussein accept an Arab-brokered ceasefire intended to end the fighting between Jordanian forces and Palestinian organizations.
October
Black September
After the September ceasefire, Palestinian armed groups and the Jordanian authorities continued to dispute control of weapons and territory. Yasser Arafat’s organization faced growing restrictions despite efforts to implement agreements reached through Arab mediation.
Other events (month unknown)
Black September
Abbas remains connected to the PLO during the crisis between Palestinian forces and Jordan
Bombing of PLO Camps
King Hussein of Jordan bombs guerrilla PLO camps on the Israeli border
Exile of Yasser Arafat
Expelled from Jordan, takes up residence in Lebanon
Full-Time National Movement Work
Abbas left his outside employment and devoted himself fully to Palestinian national political work. From this point he concentrated on Fatah and the institutions of the broader Palestinian movement.
Invasion of Israel
Jordan & the PLO enter a short bloody war with Israel
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