Arafat

Arafat was a Palestinian political leader and revolutionary who founded and led the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO), advocating for Palestinian national rights. He played a key role in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, striving for Palestinian self-determination through both negotiation and resistance. Arafat was president of the Palestinian Authority from 1994 until his death in 2004. His leadership was sometimes controversial, balancing efforts for peace with ongoing tensions. Overall, he remains a significant figure in Middle Eastern history, symbolizing Palestinian aspirations and the complex quest for statehood.