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Georges Ibrahim Abdallah

Struggler for Palestine, Imprisoned Activist

Friend of PalestineNot Palestinian, and stood with Palestine
Born
2 April 1951
Born in
Qoubayat, Northern Lebanon
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Why Georges is here

Georges Ibrahim Abdallah is a notable Lebanese Arab struggler for the Palestinian cause, known for his unwavering political vision and commitment. He has been imprisoned in French prisons for over 32 years, drawing significant international attention and support. His case is particularly notable for its political implications and his steadfast refusal to renounce his political beliefs, despite prolonged incarceration.

Their story

Georges Ibrahim Abdallah, born in Qobayat, northern Lebanon, in 1951, joined the Palestinian resistance as a young man and founded the Lebanese Armed Revolutionary Factions.

He was arrested in France in 1984 and sentenced to life for complicity in the 1982 killings of a US military attaché and an Israeli diplomat in Paris. Held for 41 years, one of Europe's longest-serving political prisoners, he was released in July 2025 and returned to Lebanon.

Milestones

The moments that shaped Georges’s path.

  1. 1970s

    Worked as a teacher in northern Lebanon, actively supporting the Palestinian people against colonization.

  2. 1975-1990

    Joined the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine during the Lebanese civil war.

  3. 1982

    Co-founded the Lebanese Revolutionary Armed Factions (LARF).

  4. 1984

    Arrested in Lyon, France, and later sentenced to life imprisonment for complicity in assassinations.

  5. 1999

    1999 onwards

    Eligible for parole but repeatedly denied release, becoming a prominent figure in international liberation struggles.

Legacy

What they built, changed and left behind.

  1. Commitment to Palestinian Cause

    Advocacy and active participation in pro-Palestinian and anti-colonial movements.

  2. Co-founding LARF

    Establishing an organization responsible for several operations against Mossad and CIA agents.

  3. Political Activism in Prison

    Continuous involvement in political activities, expressing solidarity with various global movements.

  4. Support for Palestinian Prisoners

    Extending support and solidarity to Palestinian political prisoners and participating in hunger strikes.

  5. International Recognition

    His imprisonment has drawn widespread international attention, becoming a symbol for various liberation struggles.

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