Yassar Arafat
Yassar Arafat was a Palestinian political leader and a key figure in the Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO), known for his efforts to establish a Palestinian state and for his role in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. He served as the Chairman of the PLO and was a prominent advocate for Palestinian rights, earning him both significant support and criticism over his tactics and leadership. Arafat was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1994 alongside Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin for their efforts in the Oslo Accords, which aimed to achieve peace between Israelis and Palestinians.
Born on Aug 24, 1929 (96 years old)
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Yassar Arafat was involved in negotiations with Yitzhak Rabin for a Palestinian state.
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