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Leila Khaled
Icon of Palestinian Liberation
Series: Revolutionary Lives
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Leila Khaled
Compelling account of a legendary Palestinian resistance fighter: from refugee camp to international infamy
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Dubbed 'the poster girl of Palestinian militancy', Leila Khaled's image flashed across the world after she hijacked a passenger jet in 1969. The picture of a young, determined-looking woman with a checkered scarf, clutching an AK-47, was as era-defining as that of Che Guevara.
In this intimate profile, based on interviews with Khaled and those who know her, Sarah Irving gives us the life story behind the image. Key moments of Khaled's turbulent life are explored, including the dramatic events of the hijackings, her involvement in the Marxist Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (a radical element within the PLO), her opposition to the Oslo peace process, and her activism today.
Leila Khaled's example provides unique insights into the Palestinian struggle through one remarkable life—from the tension between armed and political struggle, to the decline of the secular left and the rise of Hamas, and the role of women in a largely male movement.
Series: Revolutionary Lives
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Leila Khaled by Sarah Irving explores the life of Leila Khaled, a Palestinian freedom fighter known for her involvement in plane hijackings. The book provides an in-depth look at Khaled's motivations and the broader socio-political context, drawing both admiration and criticism from readers. It highlights the complexities of her actions, while some reviews praise it for offering a compelling, humanising portrayal of a controversial figure.
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ISBN: 9780745329512
Publisher: Pluto Press
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 08 May 2012
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Pluto Press
Illustration: 6 b&w photographs
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 190g
Pages: 168
About the Author
Sarah Irving is Lecturer in International History at Staffordshire University and a freelance writer whose work has appeared in Electronic Intifada, Guardian and New Internationalist. She has held editorial roles at Red Pepper, Peace News and Ethical Consumer magazine. She is author of Leila Khaled: Icon of Palestinian Liberation (Pluto 2012), The Bradt Guide to Palestine (2011) and co-author (with Sharyn Lock) of Gaza: Beneath the Bombs (Pluto, 2010).
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