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Also Known As Nāyif Ḥawātimah • Abu al-Nuf
Born November 17, 1938 (age 87) • Al-Salṭ • Jordan • (Birthday in 4 days)
Founder Democratic Front for the Liberation of Palestine
Political Affiliation Democratic Front for the Liberation of Palestine

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