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The Executive Committee (PLO EC) is the highest executive body of the Palestine Liberation Organization
Palestine Liberation Organization

The Palestine Liberation Organization is a political and paramilitary organization regarded by the Arab League since October 1974 as the "sole legitimate representative of the Palestinian people."...
 (PLO).

Its 18 members are elected by the PLO Parliament, the Palestinian National Council
Palestinian National Council

The Palestinian National Council is the legislative body of the Palestine Liberation Organization and elects its Executive Committee, which assumes leadership of the organization between its sessions....
 (PNC), often as representatives of the PLO member factions. The Executive Committee members hold special areas of responsibility, such as military matters, foreign affairs, finance and social affairs, making their role similar to that of ministers in a national government.






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The Executive Committee (PLO EC) is the highest executive body of the Palestine Liberation Organization
Palestine Liberation Organization

The Palestine Liberation Organization is a political and paramilitary organization regarded by the Arab League since October 1974 as the "sole legitimate representative of the Palestinian people."...
 (PLO).

Its 18 members are elected by the PLO Parliament, the Palestinian National Council
Palestinian National Council

The Palestinian National Council is the legislative body of the Palestine Liberation Organization and elects its Executive Committee, which assumes leadership of the organization between its sessions....
 (PNC), often as representatives of the PLO member factions. The Executive Committee members hold special areas of responsibility, such as military matters, foreign affairs, finance and social affairs, making their role similar to that of ministers in a national government. Elections have been held irregularly, and the last PLO Executive Committee was elected by the PNC in 1996.

It is headed by the Chairman of the Palestine Liberation Organization.

See also

  • Chairman of the Palestine Liberation Organization
  • Palestine Liberation Organization
    Palestine Liberation Organization

    The Palestine Liberation Organization is a political and paramilitary organization regarded by the Arab League since October 1974 as the "sole legitimate representative of the Palestinian people."...