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| The assassination of Wasfi Al-Tal is one of the most significant and tragic events in the modern history of the Middle East. Wasfi Al-Tal was a prominent Jordanian military officer and statesman who held crucial positions within the government and military. He was a symbol of Jordanian strength and leadership, particularly during turbulent times marked by political instability and conflicts involving neighboring countries. While Wasfi was a figure of stability for many Jordanians, he was also seen as a key player in the monarchy's policies toward Palestinians, which many saw as oppressive. This, combined with his perceived association with the ruling establishment, made him a target for those opposed to Jordanian policies. | The assassination of Wasfi Al-Tal is one of the most significant and tragic events in the modern history of the Middle East. Wasfi Al-Tal was a prominent Jordanian military officer and statesman who held crucial positions within the government and military. He was a symbol of Jordanian strength and leadership, particularly during turbulent times marked by political instability and conflicts involving neighboring countries. While Wasfi was a figure of stability for many Jordanians, he was also seen as a key player in the monarchy's policies toward Palestinians, which many saw as oppressive. This, combined with his perceived association with the ruling establishment, made him a target for those opposed to Jordanian policies. | ||
| The assassination of Wasfi was part of a larger cycle of violence and political maneuvering within the region. It reflected the deepening rift between the Jordanian monarchy and Palestinian factions. Al-Tal’s killing was a direct response to his role in the Jordanian government’s military crackdown on Palestinian groups, which had been seen as a betrayal by some members of the Palestinian resistance. While his death further complicated Jordan's internal political landscape, it also underscored the volatile relationship between Jordan and Palestinian factions that would continue to shape the country’s politics for years to come. | |||
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| Part of Palestinian resistance movements, Jordanian-Palestinian tensions, and Arab Cold War | |
 Wasfi al-Tal, right, Few moments before his Assassination in Cairo, Egypt, on November 28, 1971. | |
| Location | Sheraton Hotel, Cairo, Egypt |
| Date | November 28, 1971; 53 years ago (1971-11-28) Approx. 5:30 pm (local time) (UTC+2) |
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| Perpetrators | Palestinian Black September organization
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| Motive | Revenge for the Black September conflict, during which the Jordanian military, under his leadership, violently suppressed Palestinian militant groups |
On November 28, 1971, Wasfi Al-Tal, the 15th Prime Minister of Jordan, was assassinated by a Palestinian gunman while he was on his way to an important meeting at the Sheraton Cairo Hotel in Cairo, Egypt. Al-Tal, a prominent military and political figure, was shot at close range by a member of the Palestinian Black September organization, a group seeking revenge for his role in suppressing Palestinian militants during the 1970 Black September conflict. His death sent shockwaves through Jordan and the broader Middle East, marking the end of a distinguished career that had been central to the stability of Jordan during a tumultuous period.
The assassination of Wasfi Al-Tal is one of the most significant and tragic events in the modern history of the Middle East. Wasfi Al-Tal was a prominent Jordanian military officer and statesman who held crucial positions within the government and military. He was a symbol of Jordanian strength and leadership, particularly during turbulent times marked by political instability and conflicts involving neighboring countries. While Wasfi was a figure of stability for many Jordanians, he was also seen as a key player in the monarchy's policies toward Palestinians, which many saw as oppressive. This, combined with his perceived association with the ruling establishment, made him a target for those opposed to Jordanian policies.
The assassination of Wasfi was part of a larger cycle of violence and political maneuvering within the region. It reflected the deepening rift between the Jordanian monarchy and Palestinian factions. Al-Tal’s killing was a direct response to his role in the Jordanian government’s military crackdown on Palestinian groups, which had been seen as a betrayal by some members of the Palestinian resistance. While his death further complicated Jordan's internal political landscape, it also underscored the volatile relationship between Jordan and Palestinian factions that would continue to shape the country’s politics for years to come.
References
Sources
- Shlaim, Avi (2008). Lion of Jordan: The Life of King Hussein in War and Peace. Vintage Books. ISBN 978-1-4000-7828-8.
External links
- Jordan Prime Minister Wasfi Al-Tall published by AP.
- Trial of Men Accused of The Assassination of Wasfi Al-Tal published by AP.
- Reaction to Assassination published by AP.
- Wasfi Al-Tal Assassins Released on Bail published by AP.
- Wasfi Al-Tal on the Day of the Incident published by AP.
- Palestinian Assassins Released on Bail published by AP.