Yasser Arafat

Yasser Arafat was a Palestinian political leader and a pivotal figure in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Born in 1929, he co-founded the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) and served as its chairman. Arafat aimed to establish an independent Palestinian state and was known for his charismatic leadership and advocacy for Palestinian rights. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1994 for his role in the Oslo Accords, which aimed to achieve peace between Israelis and Palestinians. Arafat passed away in 2004, leaving a complex legacy of both struggle and diplomacy in the pursuit of Palestinian self-determination.