Description: (First Chairman of the Executive Committee of the 'Palestine Liberation Organization')
Ahmad al-Shukeiri was a prominent Palestinian political leader and the first Chairman of the Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO) from 1964 to 1967. He played a crucial role in advocating for Palestinian rights globally and shaping the early strategies of the Palestinian national movement. Shukeiri's leadership significantly raised awareness about the Palestinian cause and laid the groundwork for the PLO's pursuit of self-determination and liberation for the Palestinian people.