Palestinian National and Islamic Forces

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Palestinian National and Islamic Forces
القوى الوطنية والإسلامية الفلسطينية
AbbreviationPNIF
LeaderMarwan Barghouti
Founded2000
IdeologyPalestinian nationalism
Anti-Zionism
Big tent[ambiguous]
National affiliationPLO

The Palestinian National and Islamic Forces (Arabic: القوى الوطنية والإسلامية الفلسطينية) is a coalition formed shortly after the outbreak of the second Intifada with the authorization of Yasser Arafat and led by Marwan Barghouti. The coalition coordinates the agenda of its members and helps plan and execute joint political actions against Israel. According to the Anti-Defamation League, the group enjoyed significant influence during the second intifada, but since the election of Mahmoud Abbas in 2005 it has been less active.[1]

The coalition includes both PLO and non-PLO factions, some organizations are listed as terrorist in the West.[2]

The group's committee includes representatives of the following organizations:[3]

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