THE POLITICS OF LIFE

We leftists can start with the left. We should talk much more about the Jabha Shabbiye li-Tahrir Falastin, the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine, because at this point of intense destruction, the PFLP is present and puts up resistance to the best of its ability. This is not a left in government – this is a left that fights from the position of the most extreme powerlessness and exposure to the most overwhelmingly powerful forces of destruction, and precisely for this reason it deserves special respect and appreciation. When in early November 2024, the occupation carried out a sweep of abductions in the West Bank and Lebanon, the mission specifically targeted the Front and arrested more than 60 of its militants – an index of the threat it is perceived to pose.

The Front has offered martyrs on every Palestinian frontline of Toufan al-Aqsa. Consider the following tiny sample of examples. Abed Tahani, a comrade of the Front, journalist, founder of the independent media network Taqadomy (‘Progressive’) was killed in Jabaliya alongside his brother Abdelfattah, fighter in the Abu Ali Mustafa Brigades, ten days after October 7. As the Front wrote in a tribute to Abed Tahani: ‘Abed banged on the walls of the tank, as did Gaza’s resistance on October 7’. That phrase banging on the walls of the tank is a reference to Ghassan Kanafani’s Men in the Sun. I have argued previously in Salvage that this image paints the most striking picture of resistance in a world on fire.

Suleiman Abdul Karim al-Ahmed, a field commander of the Abu Ali Mustafa Brigades on the northern battlefield, was martyred a year after October 7 on the border with Palestine while resisting the invasion of Lebanon. Mohammed Abdel Aaal, head of security for the Front, a novelist, organiser, military operative, was assassinated in Beirut in autumn 2024. He was singled out for his role in building cells of the Abu Ali Mustafa Brigades in the West Bank – when I visited Beirut in April, his brother Marwan, leader of the PFLP in Beirut, could still receive me openly in party offices in mukhayam Mar Elias; he has since been forced underground but he sent out a communique mourning his martyred brother:

The heart gets lost in the chaos of war. Even the evening news for the whole family is about war – the destruction of homes, missile strikes, the levelling of neighbourhoods, the burning of refugee tents. We cannot remove war from our lives. We didn’t learn its arts; rather, it imposes itself on our daily lives and teaches us its lessons, so that we may survive erasure and extermination, and remain alive for the name that Palestine deserves.

Continuing the resistance against all this destruction is now an affirmation of the very possibility of life itself. Abdaljawad Omar, who has become a major interpreter of the resistance in this moment and who appears in this issue of Salvage, recently captured the point in an interview with Jewish Currents: ‘resistance is less about achieving a specific endpoint and more about affirming a presence, a refusal to be erased’.

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PALESTINIAN FACTIONS: THE LAW TO EXECUTE PRISONERS IS A WAR CRIME THAT LEGALIZES MASS KILLINGS

Palestinian resistance factions on Tuesday condemned the Israeli Knesset’s preliminary approval of a draft law authorizing the execution of Palestinian prisoners, calling it a war crime that legalizes mass killings and exposes the inherently racist and criminal nature of the Israeli entity.The factions stated that the law grants the occupation a green light to expand its policies of slow death inside prisons through torture and medical neglect, effectively turning military courts into instruments of systematic execution. They warned that international silence in the face of such a measure amounts to direct complicity in the crime...

For its part, the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP) described the law’s passage as a fully fledged war crime and a fascist step that legitimizes the killing of Palestinian prisoners. The movement called on the international community to take immediate action to halt such policies.

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PFLP CONDEMNS ZIONIST ASSASSINATION OF 3 PALESTINIANS IN JENIN

[Tue, 28 Oct 2025 15:54:07 +0300]

The Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP) condemned the Israeli enemy forces' assassination of three Palestinians in the Kafr Kud area, northwest of Jenin in the occupied West Bank, following an airstrike.

In a press statement on Tuesday, the PFLP said, "This dangerous escalation confirms the continued Israeli government policy aimed at eliminating the Palestinian presence, destroying the foundations of life, and shedding the blood of our people in the West Bank."

It emphasized that this crime is part of a systematic plan that seeks to transfer the model of ongoing Israeli crimes in the Gaza Strip to the West Bank, with the aim of imposing a new reality consistent with annexation plans.

It noted that the use of snipers and aerial bombardment against civilian areas in the West Bank reflects a deliberate escalation and a premeditated intent to create a sustainable targeting environment.

It added, "As we mourn the three heroic martyrs of our people, we affirm that their pure blood will not be in vain, and that the crimes of the Zionist enemy will not pass without a response."

The Front stated that the resistance in the West Bank, despite all the targeting, persecution, and assassinations, will remain steadfast and steadfast, and that the enemy's crimes will not deter it from continuing its path of struggle and resistance.

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ABU ALI MUSTAFA MOURNS MARTYRED MISSILE UNIT FIGHTER

Abu Ali Mustafa Brigades, the military wing of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP), on Tuesday mourned its martyred comrade, fighter Darwish Ahmed Abu al-Qumsan (Abu Ahmed).

In a statement, the Brigades stated that Darwish, a "hero of the missile unit," was "martyred on the road to al-Quds and Palestine while carrying out a combat mission in conjunction with the Martyr Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades during the battles to defend and confront our people during the epic of October 7 in the northern Gaza Strip."

The statement highlighted Darwish's "sacrifice and redemption" as a "fierce defender" of the Palestinian people and Arab nation. It noted he was wounded three times during the October 7 "epic" but repeatedly returned to the battlefield.

The Brigades' statement affirmed that this loss will only increase their resolve to continue on the path of the martyrs, fighting for "comprehensive and complete liberation," expelling the occupation, restoring usurped rights, and avenging martyrs' blood.

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TKP-ML INTERNATIONAL BUREAU: PFLP LEADER EBU AHMED FUAD IMMORTALIZED

It is with profound sadness that we mourn the loss of Comrade Davud Maraga (Ebu Ahmed Fuad), a revolutionary icon, former Deputy Secretary-General of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP), and a steadfast leader of the Palestinian struggle. Ebu Ahmed Fuad’s entire life was a testament to resistance, shaped by his unwavering dedication to justice, liberation, and the defeat of Zionist colonialism. He embodied the principles of resilience and self-sacrifice, leaving behind a rich legacy that will inspire generations of revolutionaries to come.

Born in 1942 in the Silvan neighborhood of occupied Jerusalem, Ebu Ahmed Fuad grew up in a family deeply rooted in the love of Palestine and defiance of occupation. His revolutionary ideals crystallized in his youth as he became part of the Arab Nationalist Movement, which laid the foundation for his lifelong fight against imperialism. As one of the founding members of the PFLP in 1967, alongside Comrade George Habash, he played a vital role in building the political and military capabilities of the Palestinian resistance.

Throughout his journey, Ebu Ahmed Fuad remained committed to the principles of unity and resistance, consistently advocating for armed struggle as a cornerstone of liberation. Even as he assumed political leadership roles within the PFLP, he stayed true to the ideals of revolutionary solidarity. In his later years, he became a leading figure in national dialogues, emphasizing the need for unity among Palestinians to confront occupation and imperialism.

In his final months, despite battling illness, Ebu Ahmed Fuad remained deeply connected to the struggle, following the developments in Gaza and reaffirming his faith in the inevitability of victory through resistance. For him, Gaza’s resilience symbolized the unbreakable spirit of the Palestinian people and their capacity to challenge Zionist domination.

Ebu Ahmed Fuad’s life was one of extraordinary courage and purpose. His legacy is not only a reminder of what has been achieved but a call to continue the struggle until Palestine is free. While his loss is deeply felt, his example will remain a beacon for all who fight for justice and liberation.

We express our sorrow and condolences to the leadership, members, fighters, family and comrades of the PFLP

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TKP-ML International Bureau: PFLP Leader Ebu Ahmed Fuad İmmortalized

PFLP MOURNS COMRADE SUHAIL SALIBI, LEADER IN ABNAA AL-BALAD MOVEMENT

The Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine mourned the great national fighter, Comrade Suhail Salibi (Abu al-Naji), a member of the Political Bureau of the Abnaa al-Balad Movement, on Wednesday. He passed away yesterday, Tuesday, at the age of sixty.

In a statement received by the Yemeni News Agency (Saba), the Front said, "The Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine, on behalf of its Secretary-General, Comrade Ahmad Saadat, his deputy, Comrade Jamil Mazhar, the members of the Political Bureau and the Central Committee, and all its cadres and comrades in the homeland and diaspora, extends its deepest condolences and most sincere sympathy to the comrades in the Abnaa al-Balad Movement, to the masses of our Palestinian people in the occupied territories, to the town of Majd al-Krum, and to the honorable Salibi family, on the passing of the great national fighter, Comrade Suhail Salibi (Abu al-Naji), a member of the Political Bureau of the Abnaa al-Balad Movement, who passed away yesterday, Tuesday, at the age of sixty, after a long struggle with illness."

She added, "Comrade Abu al-Naji, a native of Majd al-Krum, was a model of a sincere and dedicated national fighter dedicated to his cause and people. He carried the burden of Palestine from his early youth and joined the ranks of the national movement, defending its identity and belonging, believing in the unity of the people, land, and destiny."

She stated, "Comrade Suhail was known among his comrades for his steadfastness in his principles, his firm national stances, and his rejection of any form of compromise or deviation from the constants. He was always at the forefront of every national and popular movement, embodying the spirit of commitment and struggle, and believing that words, stances, and daily action are tools of resistance no less honorable than the rifle."

She emphasized, "Comrade Abu al-Naji never hesitated to fulfill his national duty. He was present at all solidarity events and activities, and he actively contributed to relief and popular support campaigns for our people in the Gaza Strip, embodying his deep belonging to all of Palestine, from its sea to its river."

The Front considered that "with his passing, the national arena and the occupied territories lose a steadfast fighter and a sincere leader who remained committed to revolutionary principles and values until the last moment of his life. Comrade Suhail set a model of loyalty, belonging, and national giving, and his name will remain engraved in the memory of the Palestinian national movement and in the conscience of all who knew him and accompanied him on the path of struggle."

The Front stated, "As we bid farewell to this dear comrade, we pledge to our people and our comrades in the Sons of the Country Movement that we will remain loyal to his approach and path, and that we will continue on the same path he followed: the path of resistance, unity, and steadfastness in adhering to the national constants until liberation, return, and the establishment of a Palestinian state on all Palestinian soil."

The Front concluded its statement by saying, "Sleep soundly, Abu al-Naji, for your comrades and your people will remain faithful until the dream of freedom, independence, and justice is realized for our Palestinian people."

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PFLP mourns comrade Suhail Salibi, leader in Abnaa al-Balad Movement

PFLP MOURNS ITS FIELD COMMANDER ABDUL QADER QARMOUT "ABU GHASSAN"

With great pride and honor, the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine mourns its comrade, Field Commander Abdul Qader Hussein Abdul Qader Qarmout “Abu Ghassan” (42 years old), a son of Jabalia Camp, who was martyred in a treacherous zionist airstrike targeting him in the northern Gaza Strip.

Comrade Abu Ghassan hailed from the village of Deir Sunayd in the 1948 occupied lands. He joined the ranks of the Popular Front in 2000, advancing through various party ranks and taking on diverse organizational and combat responsibilities. He was a courageous and devoted fighter who dedicated his struggle to his homeland and his people.

Abu Ghassan exemplified a unique model of a field commander, combining boldness on the battlefield with deeply rooted humanity. He was not merely a fighter in confrontation zones but a comrade devoted to serving our people under the most difficult and harsh conditions. Known for his unwavering connection to the families of martyrs and the broader community, during the zionist aggression—and despite bombings and risks—he moved between destroyed homes to assist martyr families, console the wounded, and ensure the needs of affected families were met. He firmly believed his role extended beyond the battlefield to strengthening popular resilience.

Comrade Abu Ghassan refused to leave the engagement zones in the northern Strip, always taking the initiative to shoulder the most challenging tasks. He was quick to provide aid to our people and his comrades, remaining close to them and humble in his daily life.

As the Front mourns our commander, Abu Ghassan, we extend our deepest condolences to his honorable family and all his comrades. We pledge that his pure blood will not be shed in vain. The Front remains steadfast in the principles he believed in and fought for, striving to achieve our people’s aspirations for freedom, independence, and the establishment of the State of Palestine, from the river to the sea, with Al-Quds as its capital.

Glory and immortality to the soul of the martyr Commander Abu Ghassan… Victory to our resisting people… Defeat to the enemy and its collaborators.

The Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine

December 1, 2024

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PFLP Mourns its Field Commander Abdul Qader Qarmout “Abu Ghassan”