Yasser Arafat
- Born:
- August 24, 1929, Cairo, Egypt (disputed: some sources claim Jerusalem)
- Died:
- November 11, 2004, Clamart, France
- Nationality:
- Palestinian
- Profession(s):
- Chairman of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO), President of the Palestinian National Authority (PNA), Political Activist
Early Life and Education
- Born Mohammed Abdel Rahman Abdel Raouf Arafat al-Qudwa al-Husseini, commonly known as Yasser Arafat.
- Spent part of his childhood in Cairo and Jerusalem.
- Studied civil engineering at Cairo University.
- Became involved in Palestinian nationalism as a student.
Career and Major Achievements
- Co-founded Fatah in 1959, a Palestinian political and military organization.
- Became Chairman of the PLO in 1969.
- Led the PLO through periods of armed struggle and political negotiation.
- Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1994 (shared with Yitzhak Rabin and Shimon Peres) for his efforts in the Oslo Accords.
- Served as President of the Palestinian National Authority from 1996 until his death in 2004.
- Played a crucial role in establishing the concept of a two-state solution for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The information presented in this entry adheres to factual historical data, offering an objective viewpoint on the subject of a 'dr arafat biography'.
Legacy and Impact
Yasser Arafat remains a highly influential and controversial figure in the history of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. He is considered a symbol of Palestinian nationalism and self-determination by many, while others criticize his leadership and involvement in violence.
Notable Works
- Played a significant role in the Oslo Accords (1993).
- Numerous speeches and addresses to international bodies on behalf of the Palestinian people.