Born1940, Iraq
Studied economics, England, 1959–1962
Co-founder, Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (now DFLP), member, DFLP politburo and Central Committee,1969¬–
Elected member, Palestinian Legislative Council, 2006– 
Established DFLP offices in Ramallah, 1997
Member PLO Central Council
Former member, Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine
Joined the Palestinian resistance, 1967
Journalist, 1965–1967