</s>APPROVED FOR RELEASE 2025 UNDER EXECUTIVE ORDER 14176 Secret D/0 No Foreign Dissam 62-587-874 INTELLIGENCE AGENCY CENTRAL INTELIGENCE CENTRAL INTERNATIONAL DEPARTMENT OF THE UNITI DIRECTORATE OF INTEILLIGENCE WEEKLY SUMMARY Special Report The Arab Nationalists Movement Secret- No 1109 19 January 1968 No. 0003/68A

The Arab Nationalists Movement (ANN) is a radical Arab organization that emerged in the aftermath of the June 1967 war. The movement seeks to unite the Arab world under a socialist and nationalist ideology, with a focus on revenge against Israel for the loss of Palestine.

Key figures in the ANN include George Habbash, who led the organization from Beirut and was responsible for its international activities. The basic unit of the ANN is the cell, which consists of four to ten members and is responsible for collecting dues and implementing local policies.

The ANN has a hierarchical structure, with regional leaders overseeing national-level operations. The movement's financial assets are invested in various banks, including Bank Misr, which provides funding for the organization's activities.

In South Yemen, the ANN forms an important bloc in support of the National Liberation Front (NLF), which seeks to establish socialism and neutrality in the region. In Kuwait, the ANN has furnished direct support to the government and is seen as a counterbalance to Egyptian influence.

The movement also has a presence in other Arab countries, including Jordan, where it has been involved in subversive activities against the government. The Bahrain ANM is small and its leaders are in exile in Kuwait, while the Saudi Arabian ANN is also active, with a focus on tribal support.

The US has expressed concerns about the ANN's activities, particularly in South Yemen, where the movement is seen as a potential threat to British interests. The UK has also been monitoring the ANN's activities, and there have been reports of clashes between the movement and government forces in various Arab countries.

Key dates mentioned include:

* June 1967: The Arab-Israeli war leads to the emergence of the Arab Nationalists Movement.
* 1955-56: The Jor-daniel and Syrian regional fililates are established.
* 1965: Egyptian intelligence begins supporting the NLF in South Yemen.
* November 30, 1967: The NLP is formed in Aden.

Notable individuals mentioned include:

* George Habbash: Leader of the ANN from Beirut.
* Qatari al-Shabi: A key figure in the Kuwaiti government and a supporter of the ANN.
* Lat-at-organized: A Marxist economic policy supporter involved in subversive activities against the Jordanian government.

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