Arafat (Yasser Arafat)

Yasser Arafat was a prominent Palestinian political leader, best known as the chairman of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) and a key figure in the Palestinian struggle for statehood. Born in 1929, he became a symbol of Palestinian nationalism, advocating for the rights of Palestinians in the face of Israeli occupation. Arafat played a significant role in peace negotiations, notably the Oslo Accords in the 1990s, which aimed to establish a framework for peace between Israel and the Palestinians. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1994 but faced criticism for his leadership style and political decisions until his death in 2004.