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| | native_name = كمال ناصر | |||
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| | birth_name = Kamal Butros Nasser | | birth_name = Kamal Butros Nasser | ||
| | birth_date = 1924 | | birth_date = 1924 | ||
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| | nationality = Palestinian | | nationality = Palestinian | ||
| | alma_mater = ]<br>American University of Beirut | | alma_mater = ]<br/>American University of Beirut | ||
| | occupation = Political leader, writer, poet | | occupation = Political leader, writer, poet | ||
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| ] (center, in sunglasses) with ] leader, ] (to Arafat's left) and Kamal Nasser (to his right) at press conference in ], 1970]] | ] (center, in sunglasses) with ] leader, ] (to Arafat's left) and Kamal Nasser (to his right) at press conference in ], 1970]] | ||
| '''Kamal Butros Nasser''' ({{lang-ar|كمال ناصر}}; 1924–10 April 1973) was a ] political leader, writer and poet. In the early 1970s, Nasser was a spokesman for the ].<ref>Khalidi, Rashid |
'''Kamal Butros Nasser''' ({{lang-ar|كمال ناصر}}; 1924–10 April 1973) was a ] political leader, writer and poet. In the early 1970s, Nasser was a spokesman for the ].<ref>{{cite book |author=Khalidi, Rashid |title=] |location=London |publisher=Profile Books |date=2020}}</ref> | ||
| ==Early life and education== | ==Early life and education== | ||
| Nasser was born in Gaza in 1924, and grew up in ].<ref name="Birzeit" /> He hailed from a Christian family.<ref>{{cite book | Nasser was born in Gaza in 1924, and grew up in ].<ref name="Birzeit" /> He hailed from a Christian family.<ref>{{cite book | ||
| | |
|first=Aaron J. |last=Klein|page=|title=Striking back: The 1972 Munich Olympics Massacre and Israel's deadly response|year=2005|publisher=]|location=New York|isbn=9781400064274|url=https://archive.org/details/strikingback197200klei|author-link=Aaron J. Klein}}</ref> He was educated at Birzeit school (now ]). Then he studied political science at the ] and graduated in 1945.<ref name=yfa/> Later he worked as a teacher while studying law in ], then taught at ] in ].<ref name="Birzeit">{{cite web |title=Remembering Kamal Nasser on the 45th anniversary of Land Day |url=https://www.birzeit.edu/en/45-anniversary-Land-Day-Kamal-Nasser-poetry |publisher=Birzeit University |access-date=15 September 2023 |date=30 March 2021}}</ref> | ||
| Nasser's cousin was ].<ref>{{cite book|page=332|year=2005|title=Encyclopedia of the Palestinians | Nasser's cousin was ].<ref>{{cite book|page=332|year=2005|title=Encyclopedia of the Palestinians | ||
| |isbn=9780816069866| |
|isbn=9780816069866|first=Michael R. |last=Fischbach|editor-first=Philip |editor-last=Mattar|chapter-url=https://books.google.com/books?id=GkbzYoZtaJMC&pg=PA332 | ||
| |chapter= |
|chapter=Nasir, Hanna|publisher=Facts on File Inc.|location=New York}}</ref> | ||
| ==Political life== | ==Political life== | ||
| Nasser joined the ] in 1952.<ref name=yfa/> He was responsible for producing the '']'' newspaper from ] and also set up ''al-Jil al-Jadid'' (The New Era), a militant newspaper. In 1956 he was elected to Jordanian parliament as Ba‘ath member for Ramallah district. He did not serve out his term as a result of his expulsion from Parliament during the subsequent martial law period in Jordan. Expelled from ] by ] in 1967, Nasser became editor of the ] periodical, '']'', in 1972 and held the post until his assassination on 10 April 1973.<ref name=yfa>{{cite web|title=Kamal Nasser (1924- 1973) | Nasser joined the ] in 1952.<ref name=yfa/> He was responsible for producing the '']'' newspaper from ] and also set up ''al-Jil al-Jadid'' (The New Era), a militant newspaper. In 1956 he was elected to Jordanian parliament as Ba‘ath member for Ramallah district. He did not serve out his term as a result of his expulsion from Parliament during the subsequent martial law period in Jordan. Expelled from ] by ] in 1967, Nasser became editor of the ] periodical, '']'', in 1972 and held the post until his assassination on 10 April 1973.<ref name=yfa>{{cite web|title=Kamal Nasser (1924- 1973) | ||
| |website=Yasser Arafat Foundation|date=11 August 2022|url=https://yaf.ps/page-1120-en.html|access-date=28 October 2023}}</ref> In addition, at that time he became a member of ] from February 1969 to July 1971 serving as an official with the office of National Guidance. In 1970, he was also spokesman for the committee.<ref>{{cite news|title=Hawks threaten to leave government if peace proposals are accepted | |website=Yasser Arafat Foundation|date=11 August 2022|url=https://yaf.ps/page-1120-en.html|access-date=28 October 2023}}</ref> In addition, at that time he became a member of ] from February 1969 to July 1971 serving as an official with the office of National Guidance. In 1970, he was also spokesman for the committee.<ref>{{cite news|title=Hawks threaten to leave government if peace proposals are accepted | ||
| |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=aI9aAAAAIBAJ&sjid=TkoDAAAAIBAJ&pg=6060,1785224&dq=kamal+nasser&hl=en|access-date= |
|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=aI9aAAAAIBAJ&sjid=TkoDAAAAIBAJ&pg=6060,1785224&dq=kamal+nasser&hl=en|access-date=6 June 2024 | ||
| |newspaper=Ludington Daily News|date=29 July 1970|agency= |
|newspaper=Ludington Daily News|date=29 July 1970|agency=United Press International}}</ref> In addition, he served as spokesman for the PLO.<ref name=troops>{{cite news | ||
| |title=Troops strike|newspaper=Gadsden Times|access-date= |
|title=Troops strike|newspaper=Gadsden Times|access-date=6 June 2024|date=10 April 1973|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=TbYfAAAAIBAJ&sjid=j9cEAAAAIBAJ&pg=3762,1854857&dq=kamal+nasser&hl=en}}</ref> From 1969 to 1973, Nasser was head of the PLO's media and information efforts.<ref name="Birzeit" /> | ||
| ==Death== | ==Death== | ||
| Nasser was killed in West Beirut on the night of 9 April 1973 by Israeli special forces during an ] along with ] and ].<ref name=jensen>{{cite news|last=Jensen | Nasser was killed in West Beirut on the night of 9 April 1973 by Israeli special forces during an ] along with ] and ].<ref name=jensen>{{cite news|last=Jensen | ||
| |first=Holger|title=Beirut incident daring Mideast exploit|location=Beirut|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=VQMsAAAAIBAJ&sjid=4sYEAAAAIBAJ&pg=891,2360141&dq=kamal+nasser&hl=en|accessdate= |
|first=Holger|title=Beirut incident daring Mideast exploit|location=Beirut|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=VQMsAAAAIBAJ&sjid=4sYEAAAAIBAJ&pg=891,2360141&dq=kamal+nasser&hl=en|accessdate=6 June 2024|newspaper=Times Daily|date=11 April 1973 | ||
| |agency=]}}</ref> All three men were included in the ] for their alleged participation in the ].<ref>Loch K. Johnson |
|agency=]}}</ref> All three men were included in the ] for their alleged participation in the ].<ref>{{cite book |first=Loch K. |last=Johnson |title=Strategic Intelligence |publisher=Praeger Security International |date=2006 |page=67}}</ref><ref>{{cite book |first=Aaron |last=Klein |title=Striking Back: The 1972 Munich Olympics Massacre and Israel's Deadly Response |publisher=Random House |date=2007 |page=164}}</ref> Their funeral was attended by nearly half a million people most of whom were Lebanese.<ref>{{cite book|author=Rashid Khalidi|title=Under Siege. PLO Decision-making During the 1982 War|year=2014|publisher=]|location=New York|isbn=9780231535953|page=23|author-link=Rashid Khalidi|url=https://doi.org/10.7312/khal16668|doi=10.7312/khal16668}}</ref> | ||
| ==Legacy== | ==Legacy== | ||
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Palestinian writer and political leader (1924–1973)
| Kamal Nasser | |
|---|---|
| كمال ناصر | |
| Born | Kamal Butros Nasser 1924 Gaza, Mandatory Palestine |
| Died | 10 April 1973(1973-04-10) (aged 48–49) Beirut, Lebanon |
| Nationality | Palestinian |
| Alma mater | Bir Zeit University American University of Beirut |
| Occupation(s) | Political leader, writer, poet |
Kamal Butros Nasser (Template:Lang-ar; 1924–10 April 1973) was a Palestinian political leader, writer and poet. In the early 1970s, Nasser was a spokesman for the Palestinian Liberation Organization.
Early life and education
Nasser was born in Gaza in 1924, and grew up in Birzeit. He hailed from a Christian family. He was educated at Birzeit school (now Bir Zeit University). Then he studied political science at the American University of Beirut and graduated in 1945. Later he worked as a teacher while studying law in Jerusalem, then taught at Al-Ahlia College in Ramallah.
Nasser's cousin was Hanna Nasser.
Political life
Nasser joined the Ba‘ath in 1952. He was responsible for producing the Al-Ba'ath newspaper from Ramallah and also set up al-Jil al-Jadid (The New Era), a militant newspaper. In 1956 he was elected to Jordanian parliament as Ba‘ath member for Ramallah district. He did not serve out his term as a result of his expulsion from Parliament during the subsequent martial law period in Jordan. Expelled from West Bank by Israel in 1967, Nasser became editor of the PLO periodical, Falastin Al Thawra, in 1972 and held the post until his assassination on 10 April 1973. In addition, at that time he became a member of PLO Executive Committee from February 1969 to July 1971 serving as an official with the office of National Guidance. In 1970, he was also spokesman for the committee. In addition, he served as spokesman for the PLO. From 1969 to 1973, Nasser was head of the PLO's media and information efforts.
Death
Nasser was killed in West Beirut on the night of 9 April 1973 by Israeli special forces during an Israeli raid on Lebanon along with Kamal Adwan and Mohammed Yousef Najjar. All three men were included in the Mossad's target list for their alleged participation in the Munich massacre. Their funeral was attended by nearly half a million people most of whom were Lebanese.
Legacy
The main auditorium of Birzeit University is named after him.
Works
Nasser was a published poet and a number of his poems have been translated into English, including The Story and The Last Poem.
References
- Khalidi, Rashid (2020). The Hundred Years’ War on Palestine: A History of Settler Colonialism and Resistance, 1917-2017. London: Profile Books.
- ^ "Remembering Kamal Nasser on the 45th anniversary of Land Day". Birzeit University. 30 March 2021. Retrieved 15 September 2023.
- Klein, Aaron J. (2005). Striking back: The 1972 Munich Olympics Massacre and Israel's deadly response. New York: Random House. p. 80. ISBN 9781400064274.
- ^ "Kamal Nasser (1924- 1973)". Yasser Arafat Foundation. 11 August 2022. Retrieved 28 October 2023.
- Fischbach, Michael R. (2005). "Nasir, Hanna". In Mattar, Philip (ed.). Encyclopedia of the Palestinians. New York: Facts on File Inc. p. 332. ISBN 9780816069866.
- "Hawks threaten to leave government if peace proposals are accepted". Ludington Daily News. United Press International. 29 July 1970. Retrieved 6 June 2024.
- "Troops strike". Gadsden Times. 10 April 1973. Retrieved 6 June 2024.
- Jensen, Holger (11 April 1973). "Beirut incident daring Mideast exploit". Times Daily. Beirut. Associated Press. Retrieved 6 June 2024.
- Johnson, Loch K. (2006). Strategic Intelligence. Praeger Security International. p. 67.
- Klein, Aaron (2007). Striking Back: The 1972 Munich Olympics Massacre and Israel's Deadly Response. Random House. p. 164.
- Rashid Khalidi (2014). Under Siege. PLO Decision-making During the 1982 War. New York: Columbia University Press. p. 23. doi:10.7312/khal16668. ISBN 9780231535953.
- "Kamal Nasser Poems - Poems of Kamal Nasser". Poem Hunter. Retrieved 21 April 2021.
External links
Media related to Kamal Nasser at Wikimedia Commons
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