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(The First Woman from Palestine to Have Organized a Paramilitary Operation During the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict)
Fatima Bernawi was a prominent Palestinian activist who played a significant role in the Palestinian Freedom Movement in the mid-1960s. She made headlines as the first Palestinian woman to orchestrate a terrorist attack in Israel, targeting a movie theatre in October 1967. Her actions occurred during a crucial phase of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, underscoring her involvement in the resistance movement. Throughout her career, Bernawi engaged in various efforts aimed at challenging Israeli occupation and championing Palestinian rights.