Ghassan Kanafani was a key figure in the Palestinian resistance during the late 20th century, known for his powerful literary contributions and political activism. As a spokesperson for the PLO, he wrote extensively on the Palestinian struggle and the broader Arab context. His works, such as 'Men in the Sun' and 'Returning to Haifa', depicted the experiences of Palestinian refugees and the impact of occupation. Kanafani's commitment to the Palestinian cause made him a target for the Israeli government, which was increasingly focused on neutralizing influential figures in the movement. On July 8, 1972, the Israeli intelligence agency Mossad carried out a high-profile assassination of Kanafani in Beirut, Lebanon. They used a bomb planted in his car, which also killed his teenage niece who was with him at the time. This operation was part of a broader strategy by the Israeli government to eliminate perceived threats to its existence and quell international sympathy for the Palestinian cause. His death sent shockwaves through the Palestinian community and beyond, underscoring the lengths to which Israel would go to combat figures it considered dangerous.