Fathi Shaqaqi
Palestinian freedom fighter (1951-1995)
Fathi Shaqaqi was the leader and founder of Palestinian Islamic Jihad. He was born in the Gaza Strip on the 4th of January 1951 to a family of refugees.[2][3]
Fathi Shaqaqi فتحي الشقاقي | |
|---|---|
| Secretary-General of the Islamic Jihad Movement in Palestine | |
| In office 1981–1995 | |
| Preceded by | Office established |
| Succeeded by | Ramadan Shalah |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Fathi Ibrahim Abdul Aziz Shaqaqi 4 January 1951[1] Rafah, All-Palestine Protectorate |
| Died | 26 October 1995 (aged 44) Sliema, Malta |
| Nationality | Palestinian |
| Political party | Islamic Jihad Movement in Palestine |
| Children | 3 |
| Residence | Damascus, Syria |
| Alma mater | Birzeit University (B.Math.) Mansoura University (M.D.) |
| Profession | Math teacher Pediatrician |
He founded Islamic Jihad in 1981 with the goal of starting a Islamic state under sharia law in Israel and Palestine. [4] His inspiration was based off of a mix of Khomeinism and Salafism.
References
change- ↑ "Palestinian Journeys: Fathi Shiqaqi". Archived from the original on 20 March 2020. Retrieved 28 April 2020.
- ↑ Atkins, Stephen E. (2004). Encyclopedia of Modern Worldwide Extremists and Extremist Groups. Greenwood Publishing Group. pp. 301–303. ISBN 0-3133-2485-9. Retrieved 10 March 2011.
- ↑ Robert Fisk (31 October 1995). "Obituary: Dr Fathi Shkaki". The Independent. Retrieved 30 April 2013.
- ↑ Marlowe, Lara (6 February 1995). "Interview With a Fanatic". Time. Retrieved 30 April 2013.