In which year was the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) founded?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. 1964
- Step 1: An Arab League summit in Cairo backed its creation in January 1964. Step 2. The first Palestinian National Council met in Jerusalem in May 1964. Answer: 1964. Why not the others: 1948 is the Nakba, 1974 is the Rabat summit and 1988 is the declaration of independence.
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