Tag: ISRAEL/PALESTINE*

11 March 1975* (547-A) Confiscation of matzo sent from abroad

KGB MEMORANDUM (Andropov), copy for Chernenko. Confiscation of matzo in parcels sent from abroad [R: 11 March 1975, 547-A]. One page. ============================ For Comrade K.U. Chernenko only [1] [Stamp] The agreement of the CPSU Central Committee has been obtained, reports Comrade Galkin, V.E., 1 Sector of CPSU Central Committee General Department [dated & signed] 12 … Continue reading 11 March 1975* (547-A) Confiscation of matzo sent from abroad

29 December 1980* (Pb 230/34) Funding parties & movements abroad

POLITBURO decision. Financial assistance (in US$) in 1981 to Communist Parties and movements: USA, 2 million; France, 2 million; Finland, 1.4 million; Portugal, 700,000. A list of 57 recipients [R: 1980, 29 December]. 5 pp. =============================== [page one of five] Workers of all Lands, Unite! [Text in top left hand corner of page] Must be … Continue reading 29 December 1980* (Pb 230/34) Funding parties & movements abroad

21 June 1983** (Pb 113/110) Speedboats for PLO

POLITBURO decision. Delivery to Palestine Liberation Organisation (PLO) of “special property” from Syrian Arab Republic to Tunisia, Two West-German-made speedboats [R: 21 June 1983, Pb 113-110]. 6 pp. ============================================================ Workers of the world, unite! Return within 3 days to the CC KPSU (General dept., section [illegible]) Communist Party of the Soviet Union, CENTRAL COMMITTEE Top … Continue reading 21 June 1983** (Pb 113/110) Speedboats for PLO

26 Dec 1980** (St 243/44) Israeli Communist Party

Secretariat. A request from MEIR VILNER, General Secretary of the Israeli Communist Party, for “special training” for DORON VILNER, see also 21 June 1979 [R 26 December 1980, St 243-44]. 3 pp. ====================================================== Translator Notes 26 Dec. 1980 Top Secret Special File RESOLUTION Secretariat of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Soviet Union … Continue reading 26 Dec 1980** (St 243/44) Israeli Communist Party

21 June 1979** (St 164/31) Israeli Communist Party

Secretariat. Request from Israeli Communist Party leadership for “special training” for DORON VILNER, member of Komsomol Central Committee [R: 21 June 1979, St 164-31]. 4 pp.  ================================================= [Translator's notes are bracketed] [see also document #0965] Top Secret Special File RESOLUTION Secretariat of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Soviet Union On the request … Continue reading 21 June 1979** (St 164/31) Israeli Communist Party

10 January 1975* (55-A/ov) Disguised weaponry for Haddad (PFLP)

ANDROPOV to BREZHNEV. Clandestine visit to Moscow by Wadie HADDAD of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP). He requests the USSR to supply the PFLP with disguised 'foreign-made' equipment and weapons [R: 10 January 1975, 55-A-OV]. 2 pp. ====================================== [page one of two] Top Secret Special Importance SPECIAL FILE USSR Committee of … Continue reading 10 January 1975* (55-A/ov) Disguised weaponry for Haddad (PFLP)

27 November 1984* (Pb 185/49) Exchange equipment for art with DFLP

POLITBURO. Provide "special equipment" to the Democratic Front for the Liberation of Palestine (DFLP) in exchange for a collection of art objects from the Ancient World [R: 27 Nov 84, Pb 185-49]. 2 pp. =============================== [page one of two] Return to CPSU Central Committee (General Department, Sector 1) within 3 days Workers of all Lands, … Continue reading 27 November 1984* (Pb 185/49) Exchange equipment for art with DFLP

16 May 1975* (1218-A/ov) Arms transfer to Haddad, PFLP

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KGB REPORT (Andropov to Brezhnev). The transfer of arms to "trusted KGB intelligence agent W. HADDAD", head of PFLP-EO: People's Liberation Front of Palestine-External Operations [R: 16 May 1975, 1218-A-ov]. One page. ===================== [one page] Special Importance SPECIAL FILE USSR Committee of State Security [KGB] at the USSR Council of Ministers 16 May 1975, No. … Continue reading 16 May 1975* (1218-A/ov) Arms transfer to Haddad, PFLP