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The Palestine Liberation Army was set up in the year 1964 as a military wing of Palestine Liberalization Organization. The army was set up with the sole mission of fighting the Israels. Since its formation the Palestine Liberation Army was controlled by several ruling governments. This special military wing was established in accordance with the resolution of the first Palestinian Conference. The three brigades that were established were Ein Jalut in Gaza and Egypt, Kadissiyah in Iraq and Hiteen in Syria.
History and Structure of Palestine Liberation Army
Intially the Palestine Liberation Army was headed by Ahmad Shukein and was under the control of the Arab states. The Palestinian refugees served in these units instead or rendering their service to the regualr armed forces. The PLA were equipped with all modern arms and ammunitions like small arms, mortars, rocket launchers, T-34 tanks and wheeled armored personnel carriers. In the year 1968, the Popular Liberation Forces were established as a separate commando wing for encountering the Israeli forces in the Gaza strip.
The modern Palestine Liberation Army soldiers have become the members of Palestinian Authority's National Guard. The Syrian PLA is still in operation, as one of the factions but the importance has diminished. It has loosened from PLO's control and has integrated into the Syrian Army.
The Palestine Liberation Army followed the guerilla tactics in its warfare. Most of their forces were deployed in Syria and Lebanon with the headquarters in Damscus.
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