Ahmad Saadat

ModernPoliticianPalestine1953 — ?

PFLP leader imprisoned for Rehavam Zeevi killing.

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Quick Facts

Born

1953

Country

Palestine

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)48

Political (20%)29

Influence (20%)49

Legacy (20%)39

Leadership (15%)35

Strategy (15%)43

Total Score40.6

Ahmad Saadat — Complete Timeline

2001 AD

Became PFLP General SecretaryPolitical Action◆ Major

Saadat succeeded Abu Ali Mustafa as General Secretary of the PFLP after Mustafa's assassination. He led the organization during a period of heightened conflict with Israel.

PFLPLeadershipSecond Intifada

Impact: regional

2002 AD

Arrested for Rehavam Zeevi AssassinationPolitical Action◆ Major

Saadat was arrested by the Palestinian Authority under Israeli pressure for his alleged role in the assassination of Israeli Tourism Minister Rehavam Zeevi. He was imprisoned in Jericho and later in Israeli custody.

ArrestAssassinationPFLP

Impact: regionaltragic

2008 AD

Sentenced to 30 Years in Israeli PrisonPolitical Action◆ Major

Saadat was convicted by an Israeli military court for involvement in the Zeevi assassination and sentenced to 30 years in prison. He remained a symbol of Palestinian resistance while incarcerated.

ImprisonmentTrialPFLP

Impact: regionaltragic