Mamdouh Saidam

Mamdouh Saidam (1940–1971) was a member of the Fatah who held several posts in the group and in the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO). He was one of the military commanders of the Fatah.

Early life and education Saidam was born in a village, Aqir, near Ramla, in 1940. The family was forced to leave their home in 1948 when the Zionist forces invaded the village. They settled in Majdal for a while and then began to live in a refugee camp in Nuseirat near the Gaza Strip. He headed the Cultural Department at the PLO Office in Algeria.

Personal life and death Saidam was married to Jamila, a member of the Palestinian Legislative Council. Their son, Sabri, has held various posts in the Palestinian government and is a Fatah member. Mamdouh Saidam died of cancer in Damascus on 24 July 1971.

Legacy A sport hall was named in memory of him, Martyr Mamdouh Saidam Sports Hall, at Al Istiqlal University, Jericho, West Bank.