Fatah

Some of the key events about Fatah

• 1965

  Established as a political and military organization to represent Palestinian interests
• 1965

  Launched armed struggle against Israel, initiating decades of violence
• 1970

  Involved in armed conflict with Jordanian forces, leading to expulsion from Jordan
• 1972

  Affiliated group carried out Munich Olympics attack, resulting in 11 Israeli athletes killed
• 1974

  Gained observer status in the United Nations
• 1975

  Participated in Lebanese Civil War, contributing to prolonged conflict
• 1982

  Forced to evacuate Beirut following Israeli invasion of Lebanon
• 1988

  Declared the independence of Palestine and recognized Israel's right to exist
• 1990

  Supported Iraq's invasion of Kuwait, damaging relations with Gulf states
• 1993

  Signed the Oslo Accords, establishing limited Palestinian self-governance
• 1994

  Formed the Palestinian National Authority to govern parts of the West Bank and Gaza Strip
• 1996

  Participated in the first Palestinian general elections
• 2000

  Rejected peace deal at Camp David Summit, missing opportunity for Palestinian statehood
• 2001

  Implicated in weapons smuggling attempt via ship Karine A, undermining peace process
• 2005

  Supported the Israeli disengagement from Gaza
• 2007

  Joined the National Unity Government with Hamas
• 2007

  Lost control of Gaza Strip to Hamas in violent clashes
• 2011

  Successfully campaigned for Palestine to join UNESCO
• 2011

  Attempted reconciliation with Hamas failed, deepening Palestinian political divide
• 2012

  Led the successful bid for Palestine to become a non-member observer state in the UN

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