Definition
Al-Asifa, meaning 'The Storm' in Arabic, was the military wing of the Fatah organization, a major Palestinian political party. Founded in the 1960s, it aimed to liberate Palestine through armed struggle. Think of it as Fatah's army, responsible for carrying out military operations. It was active primarily in the 1960s and 1970s. The group's actions were a key part of the early Palestinian resistance movement. It is no longer as active as it once was.