Democratic Palestine : 16 (ص 28)
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- Democratic Palestine : 16 (ص 28)
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absence of the imprisoned men. They had to work to provide
for their families. The majority of women were ready to work
secretly for the revolution. Women carried messages, money
and weapons. Most women, regardless of their age, partici-
pated in this. They were very effective and ready to die in the
fight against the enemy. They distributed leaflets and carried
letters to the leadership. Women were the lifeline of the revolu-
tion.
What is the present situation of women in the
camp?
After the return of the revolution, it is much better. The
revolution helps in solving economic difficulties to some extent,
but not totally due to the skyrocketing inflation. Women also
want to give more to the revolution, but those who are not edu-
cated don’t know how. That's where the role of women cadres
comes in. We work by involving ourselves in the problems of
the women and providing the most effective solutions. Gener-
ally, more Palestinian women are ready to enter the labor mar-
ket now, to help the men provide for the family, because of
inflation. | would like to mention that the rightist leadership's
corruption of our people, by giving them money without their
working, serves to keep women inactive. Most educated
women don't participate in that corruptive policy; they want to
be productive.
What importance does the PFLP put on women’s
work and how do people react?
The PFLP stresses the importance of work among women
and their role in the revolution. The Palestinian Women’s
Organization, as a mass organization, is a manifestation of that
policy. The PFLP puts a lot of efforts and resources into further-
ing women’s role and organizing. The PFLP’s women com-
rades enjoy a great deal of respect among the masses. They
represent the educated women who are concerned with the
active women supporters in the camp.
What problems do you face in your work?
The most common problem is widespread illiteracy
among Palestinian women. We try to solve this by mass liter-
acy Campaigns organized by the Palestinian Women’s Organi-
zation. Another problem is the limited education young Palesti-
nian women receive because of backward traditions in our soc-
iety. Another common problem is the oppression of women by
men. Some men forbid their wives and sisters to go out and
participate in activities.
What was the reaction to the Zionists’ leaflets
warning the masses not to cooperate with the
revolution?
This was a form of psychological warfare against our
people. The women generally understand this and are not
afraid of these methods. The majority of our women have
stressed the importance of keeping the revolution’s offices in
the camps and among the people.
On the Frontlines
Abu Galeb, PFLP military commander in the Sidon
area, member of the Palestine National Salvation
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Front's military leadership in the South and liasion
officer between the Palestinian forces and the
Lebanese nationalist forces.
How are the relations between the Palestinian and
Lebanese nationalist forces in the area?
The relationship here is a model one, based on clear
designation of the tasks of the Palestinian forces. The Sidon
area is the ideal of Palestinian-Lebanese relations. This is the
result of clear awareness, especially on the part of our com-
rades in the Popular Nasserite Organization, led by comrade
Mustafa Saad. There is fully organized cooperation, with joint
committees for political, military, security and mass affairs, be-
tween the Palestine National Salvation Front (PNSF) and the
Lebanese National Unity Front. We have a common under-
standing. We stress our satisfaction with the level and form of
cooperation.
What is the situation on the front lines facing the
Israeli-backed South Lebanon Army?
These front lines, especially the axis at Kfar Falous, are
directly tied to the overall politial solution. In view of the enemy
plans for sectarian division in Lebanon, the Jezzine area has
vital importance, because most of the people who live there are
our Christian brothers. Jezzine’s importance is the reason for
the status quo on the front lines; there is ongoing fighting, but
without any decisive change in the military situation. This area
is a card that ‘Israel’ holds on to through its puppet Lahd of the
SLA. Sometimes the clashes are escalated, and the nationalist
areas are shelled, like Sidon. The front lines heat up when the
enemy tries to reduce pressure on the fascist forces of
Gemayel in East Beirut.
This front ranges from Ain al Meer to Kamkha, facing the
enemy from Kfar Falous to Jezzine. The nationalist side of the
front lines is controlled by the Popular Liberation Army (Forces
of the Martyr Marouf Saad), with the support of the PNSF
forces, We have given a great deal of sacrifices on this front.
We have been expecting that the Israelis would push Lahd to
occupy the coastal road. That's why our forces are on alert. We
are satisfied with our military preparedness. ‘Israel’ and its
puppets will have a different battle from what they have been
used to.
How is the security situation in Ain al Hilweh?
This issue has not been completely solved, but the sec-
urity situation in the camp is acceptable. It is stable which fulfills
the demand of our people in the camp. There are several
reasons for the delay in solving the security issue to our satis-
faction. After the forced withdrawal of the Zionist army, we
were faced by the fascists in the area (specifically Geagea’s
April 1985 attack.) We had to concentrate a big force to defend
the camps, and we entered a battle that we won. Another
reason is the situation in the camps in Beirut. We must also
mention that Arafat's rightist leadership doesn’t want us to
attain optimal security. They try to ignite the situation. Still, the
PNSF has control over the situation in the camps in the Sidon
area. We have a project for establishing a deterrent force
responsible for security in the camp. This force is nearly ready
and will be on the ground before the end of March. Also, the
PNSF has a security committee to solve problems and close
gaps. It is working well. - هو جزء من
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