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Al Fateh Spokesperson - Part 2 Al Fateh Spokesperson - Part 2
Date: 1/1/1968Call Number: CE 245Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Colin EdwardsCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
About the politics of Al Fateh as movement for a unified, secular, and democratic Palestine. Describes relations between Fateh and Arab nations, general strategy for armed resistance, deliberately avoiding commitment to a particular political platform, and cooperation with other liberation organizations. Mentions the PLO/Egyptian victory at Battle of Karameh as the catalyst for the resistance movement's popular support.
Sulmein Hadi - Democratic Popular Front Sulmein Hadi - Democratic Popular Front
Date: 1/1/1969Call Number: CE 246Format: 1/4 3 3/4 ipsProducers: Colin EdwardsCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
Leader in charge of foreign relations of the Democratic Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine describes relations with other Palestinian liberation organizations, their ideological similarities and differences, and the roles played by these different groups. About the PDFLP being independent of any Arab nation and their social programs for farming and community health.
Sulmein Hadi - Democratic Popular Front Sulmein Hadi - Democratic Popular Front
Date: 1/1/1969Call Number: CE 247Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Colin EdwardsCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
Leader in charge of foreign relations of the Democratic Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine describes relations with other Palestinian liberation organizations, their ideological similarities and differences, and the roles played by these different groups. About the PDFLP being independent of any Arab nation and their social programs for farming and community health.
Al Fateh Representative Al Fateh Representative
Date: 10/1/1969Call Number: CE 248Format: 1/4 3 3/4 ipsProducers: Colin EdwardsCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
Discusses the history and philosophy behind the movement for a unitary, secular, and democratic Palestinian state.
Battle of Karameh Battle of Karameh
Date: 10/19/1969Call Number: CE 250Format: 1/4 3 3/4 ipsProducers: Colin EdwardsCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
Rafet O'Ramzi of Jordan's Ministry of Information tells how the city of Karameh grew from a refugee camp in 1951 to a base for Palestinian guerilla forces and a center for economic activity. Israel launched an attack on the town on March 23, 1968 and destroyed all of the infrastructure (including UNRWA offices, schools, homes, churches) but were defeated by a combined force of refugees, guerilla commandos, and Jordanian troops. This victory catalyzed a massive surge in support of Palestinian liberation organizations.
Battle of Karameh - Extras Battle of Karameh - Extras
Date: 10/19/1969Call Number: CE 251Format: 1/4 3 3/4 ipsProducers: Colin EdwardsCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
Introduction by Colin Edwards - Rafet O'Ramzi of Jordan's Ministry of Information tells how the city of Karameh grew from a refugee camp in 1951 to a base for Palestinian guerilla forces and a center for economic activity. Israel launched an attack on the town on March 23, 1968 and destroyed all of the infrastructure (including UNRWA offices, schools, homes, churches) but were defeated by a combined force of refugees, guerilla commandos, and Jordanian troops. This victory catalyzed a massive surge in support of Palestinian liberation organizations.
Woman Correspondent reports on Al Fateh Woman Correspondent reports on Al Fateh
Date: 1/1/1969Call Number: CE 252Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Colin EdwardsCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
Lee Stradal, the first journalist to interview representative of Al Fateh - about their politics, ambitions for a secular and democratic Palestinian state, and relations to other national liberation movements. Includes a Vietnamese guerilla visiting Al Fateh, the Battle of Karameh, and her time spent at the Hussein Refugee camp in Amman, Jordan.
Woman Correspondent reports on Al Fateh Woman Correspondent reports on Al Fateh
Date: 1/1/1969Call Number: CE 253Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Colin EdwardsCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
Lee Stradal, the first journalist to interview representative of Al Fateh - about their politics, ambitions for a secular and democratic Palestinian state, and relations to other national liberation movements. Includes a Vietnamese guerilla visiting Al Fateh, the Battle of Karameh, and her time spent at the Hussein Refugee camp in Amman, Jordan.
Arab Student Exodus - Part 1 Arab Student Exodus - Part 1
Date: 6/15/1967Call Number: CE 254Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Colin EdwardsCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
Five Arab graduate students explain why they are all leaving UC Berkeley after the Six-Day War to support displaced Arabs and Palestinians. They describe being discriminated against by police, university professors, fellow students, and telephone operators. Short version and an extended one including an excerpt from a speech made by a Syrian Socialist student.
Arab Student Exodus - Part 2 Arab Student Exodus - Part 2
Date: 6/15/1967Call Number: CE 255Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Colin EdwardsCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
Five Arab graduate students explain why they are all leaving UC Berkeley after the Six-Day War to support displaced Arabs and Palestinians. They describe being discriminated against by police, university professors, fellow students, and telephone operators. Short version and an extended one including an excerpt from a speech made by a Syrian Socialist student.