Count Andrassy vs George Habash

Andrassy was appointed Foreign Minister of Austria-Hungary by Emperor Franz Joseph. He was the first Hungarian to hold this position, reflecting the dual monarchy's structure.

Andrassy represented Austria-Hungary at the Congress of Berlin, which revised the Treaty of San Stefano. He secured the right to occupy and administer Bosnia and Herzegovina, expanding Habsburg influence in the Balkans.

Andrassy negotiated the Dual Alliance between Austria-Hungary and Germany. This defensive treaty committed both powers to mutual support in case of a Russian attack, forming the core of the Central Powers in World War I.

Andrassy resigned as Foreign Minister after the Dual Alliance was signed. He cited health reasons and a desire to return to Hungarian politics, but his resignation also reflected tensions within the empire.

Habash founded the PFLP as a Marxist-Leninist organization dedicated to armed struggle against Israel. The group became known for hijackings and other operations, positioning itself as a radical alternative to Fatah.

Habash orchestrated a series of hijackings, including the Dawson's Field hijackings where three planes were blown up in Jordan. The operations aimed to internationalize the Palestinian cause but led to the Black September conflict with Jordan.

Habash strongly opposed the Oslo Accords, denouncing them as a surrender. He led the PFLP in forming the Alliance of Palestinian Forces, a coalition of rejectionist groups that opposed the peace process.

Habash resigned as General Secretary of the PFLP due to health reasons, handing leadership to Abu Ali Mustafa. He remained a symbolic figure in the Palestinian left until his death in 2008.