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Abu Nidal Organization
The Abu Nidal Organization (ANO) was founded in 1974 by Sabri al-Banna, a.k.a. Abu Nidal ("Father of the Struggle"), after splitting from the PLO, which he accused of selling out in the conflict with Israel.
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Cite: Middle East Forum, MEF Research by Name, “Abu Nidal Organization,” accessed October 13, 2026, https://entities.meforum.org/e/abu-nidal-organization/