Historical Organization
Palestine Liberation Organization
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The PLO Executive Committee Adopts its Bylaws
📅 11 March 1965The bylaws defines the status of the Executive Committee within the PLO and towards the Palestine National Council, the role of the chairperson and secretary.
PLO-Lebanon Cairo Agreement Regulates Palestinian Civil and Military Presence in the Country
📅 3 November 1969Brokered by President Gamal Abdel Nasser, an agreement regulating Lebanese-Palestinian relations is signed in Cairo by Yasir Arafat and Emile Boustani, the commander of the Lebanese army.
Attempted Assassination of Anis Sayigh in Beirut
📅 19 July 1972A parcel bomb injured Anis Sayigh, director of the PLO Research Center, in Beirut.
Egypt and Syria Support PLO Representativeness
📅 21 September 1974PalQuest records this dated development: Egypt and Syria Support PLO Representativeness.
UNGA Res. 3210 (XXIX): Inviting the PLO to Participate in GA Deliberations on Question of Palestine
📅 14 October 1974The UN General Assembly adopted Resolution 3210. Its stated subject was: (XXIX): Inviting the PLO to Participate in GA Deliberations on Question of Palestine.
Arafat Addresses the UN General Assembly
📅 13 November 1974Yasir Arafat addressed the UN General Assembly for the PLO and advocated a democratic state with equal rights for Muslims, Christians and Jews.
UNGA Res. 3237 (XXIX): Granting the PLO an Observer Status at the General Assembly
📅 22 November 1974The UN General Assembly adopted Resolution 3237. Its stated subject was: (XXIX): Granting the PLO an Observer Status at the General Assembly.
The PLO Opens a Permanent Observer Mission to the UN
📅 25 February 1975PalQuest records this dated development: The PLO Opens a Permanent Observer Mission to the UN.
Assassination Attempt of PLO Senior Leadership in Beirut
📅 1 October 1975This entry records an attempt to kill PLO Senior Leadership in Beirut.
PLO Official Office in Paris
📅 31 October 1975PalQuest records this dated development: PLO Official Office in Paris.
PLO Observer at the Food and Agriculture Organization
📅 8 November 1975PalQuest records this dated development: PLO Observer at the Food and Agriculture Organization.
UNGA Res. 3375 (XXX): Calling for Inviting PLO to any UN Efforts on the Middle East on Equal Footing with Other Parties
📅 10 November 1975The UN General Assembly adopted Resolution 3375. Its stated subject was: (XXX): Calling for Inviting PLO to any UN Efforts on the Middle East on Equal Footing with Other Parties.
Statement S/11889 by SC President on Inviting the PLO to the Debate on ME Problem
📅 30 November 1975PalQuest records this dated development: Statement S/11889 by SC President on Inviting the PLO to the Debate on ME Problem.
The PLO at the Security Council
📅 4 December 1975PalQuest records this dated development: The PLO at the Security Council.
The PLO Invited again to Security Council's Debate
📅 12 January 1976PalQuest records this dated development: The PLO Invited again to Security Council's Debate.
PLO Becomes a Full Member of the Arab League
📅 9 September 1976PalQuest records this dated development: PLO Becomes a Full Member of the Arab League.
Failed Attempt to Open a PLO Information Office in Washington
📅 19 November 1976PalQuest records this dated development: Failed Attempt to Open a PLO Information Office in Washington.
Municipalities in the West Bank and Gaza Affirm the PLO Program in a Message to the US and USSR
📅 8 August 1977PalQuest records this dated development: Municipalities in the West Bank and Gaza Affirm the PLO Program in a Message to the US and USSR.
The PLO Central Council Condemns Sadat's Visit to Jerusalem
📅 30 November 1977PalQuest records this dated development: The PLO Central Council Condemns Sadat's Visit to Jerusalem.
The PLO Executive Condemns the Camp David Accords
📅 19 September 1978PalQuest records this dated development: The PLO Executive Condemns the Camp David Accords.
Yasser Arafat visits revolutionary Iran
📅 17 February 1979The Palestinian leader became the first prominent foreign guest after the revolution's victory.
Mostafa Chamran returns to serve the revolution
📅 17 February 1979The activist with experience in Lebanon joined the new government and helped connect Iranian and regional liberation movements.
The former Israeli mission is transferred to the PLO
📅 17 February 1979The transformation of the diplomatic building gave material expression to the revolution's anti-Zionist position.
Iran declares solidarity with Palestine
📅 17 February 1979The visit symbolized a foreign policy shift from alliance with Israel under the Shah toward support for Palestinian liberation.
The PLO 11-Point Document
📅 8 July 1982PalQuest records this dated development: The PLO 11-Point Document.
PLO Executive on Palestinian-Jordanian Joint Action Agreement
📅 18 February 1985PalQuest records this dated development: PLO Executive on Palestinian-Jordanian Joint Action Agreement.
The PLO, the US, and Resolution 242
📅 15 May 1985PalQuest records this dated development: The PLO, the US, and Resolution 242.
Prevention of Terrorism Ordinance Amended to Prohibit Contact with PLO
📅 5 August 1986PalQuest records this dated development: Prevention of Terrorism Ordinance Amended to Prohibit Contact with PLO.
Lebanon's Parliament Votes to Reject 1983 Agreement with Israel and 1969 Agreement with PLO
📅 21 May 1987PalQuest records this dated development: Lebanon's Parliament Votes to Reject 1983 Agreement with Israel and 1969 Agreement with PLO.
UNGA Res. 42/210: Affirms PLO UN Mission Covered by Headquarters Agreement with Host Country
📅 17 December 1987The UN General Assembly adopted Resolution 42/210. Its stated subject was: Affirms PLO UN Mission Covered by Headquarters Agreement with Host Country.
UNGA Res. 42/229: Calling Host Country to Abide by Agreement (on PLO Mission), Requesting ICJ Opinion
📅 2 March 1988The UN General Assembly adopted Resolution 42/229. Its stated subject was: Calling Host Country to Abide by Agreement (on PLO Mission), Requesting ICJ Opinion.
UNGA Res. 42/230: Requesting Arbitration with Host Country Concerning Application of Headquarters Agreement (on PLO Mission)
📅 23 March 1988The UN General Assembly adopted Resolution 42/230. Its stated subject was: Requesting Arbitration with Host Country Concerning Application of Headquarters Agreement (on PLO Mission).
Assassination of Khalil al-Wazir in Tunis
📅 16 April 1988Israeli operatives killed PLO leader Khalil al-Wazir (Abu Jihad) in Tunis. Palestinians held days of mourning and protests in the occupied territories and refugee camps.
A US Federal Court Refuses to Order the Closure of the PLO UN Mission
📅 29 June 1988PalQuest records this dated development: A US Federal Court Refuses to Order the Closure of the PLO UN Mission.
UNGA Res. 43/160: Entitling the PLO to Circulate its Communications as GA Official Documents
📅 9 December 1988The UN General Assembly adopted Resolution 43/160. Its stated subject was: Entitling the PLO to Circulate its Communications as GA Official Documents.
UNGA Res. 43/177: The PLO to Be Designated as Palestine in the UN System; Territorial Scope
📅 15 December 1988The UN General Assembly adopted Resolution 43/177. Its stated subject was: The PLO to Be Designated as Palestine in the UN System; Territorial Scope.
US-PLO Official Meeting Takes Place in Carthage, Tunisia
📅 22 March 1989PalQuest records this dated development: US-PLO Official Meeting Takes Place in Carthage, Tunisia.
The PLO Executive Committee Rejects Israel's Peace Initiative
📅 15 May 1989PalQuest records this dated development: The PLO Executive Committee Rejects Israel's Peace Initiative.
US-PLO Official Meeting in Tunis
📅 14 August 1989PalQuest records this dated development: US-PLO Official Meeting in Tunis.
The US Administration Suspends Dialogue with the PLO
📅 20 June 1990PalQuest records this dated development: The US Administration Suspends Dialogue with the PLO.
PLO Central Council Meeting Is Held in Tunis
📅 17 October 1991PalQuest records this dated development: PLO Central Council Meeting Is Held in Tunis.
Prevention of Terrorism Ordinance Amended to Repeal Prohibition of Contact with PLO
📅 19 January 1993PalQuest records this dated development: Prevention of Terrorism Ordinance Amended to Repeal Prohibition of Contact with PLO.
US State Department Allows the PLO to Open Foreign Mission in Washington
📅 22 June 1994PalQuest records this dated development: US State Department Allows the PLO to Open Foreign Mission in Washington.
PLO Central Council Meeting Is Held in Gaza
📅 10 December 1998PalQuest records this dated development: PLO Central Council Meeting Is Held in Gaza.
European Union Declaration "Compensating" the PLO for Not Declaring a State
📅 25 March 1999PalQuest records this dated development: European Union Declaration "Compensating" the PLO for Not Declaring a State.
Vatican-PLO Agreement
📅 15 February 2000PalQuest records this dated development: Vatican-PLO Agreement.
Another PLO Central Council Meeting Within Four Weeks
📅 18 July 2007PalQuest records this development: Another PLO Central Council Meeting Within Four Weeks.
The PLO Presents "the Palestine Announcement in Lebanon"
📅 7 January 2008PalQuest records this development: The PLO Presents "the Palestine Announcement in Lebanon".
PLO Mission in Washington Becomes PLO General Delegation
📅 20 July 2010PalQuest records this development: PLO Mission in Washington Becomes PLO General Delegation.
The PLO Considers Internationalization as an Alternative to Negotiations
📅 16 October 2010PalQuest records this development: The PLO Considers Internationalization as an Alternative to Negotiations.
A PLO-Hamas Agreement (the Shati' Agreement) to Form a Conciliation Cabinet
📅 23 April 2014PalQuest records this development: A PLO-Hamas Agreement (the Shati' Agreement) to Form a Conciliation Cabinet.
PLO President Mahmoud Abbas Meets with US President Donald Trump at the White House
📅 3 May 2017PalQuest records this development: PLO President Mahmoud Abbas Meets with US President Donald Trump at the White House.
The Fate of the PLO Diplomatic Office in Washington
📅 17 November 2017PalQuest records this development: The Fate of the PLO Diplomatic Office in Washington.
The US Announces the Closure of PLO Representation in Washington
📅 10 September 2018PalQuest records this development: The US Announces the Closure of PLO Representation in Washington.
Hanan Ashrawi Resigns from PLO Executive Committee
📅 9 December 2020Palestinian diplomat and activist Hanan Ashrawi resigned from the Palestine Liberation Organization Executive Committee, calling attention to the need for institutional renewal.
Hussein al-Sheikh Appointed Secretary-General of the PLO Executive Committee
📅 26 May 2022Hussein al-Sheikh was appointed secretary-general of the PLO Executive Committee, a senior position in the Palestinian national movement.