Yasser Arafat
Yasser Arafat was a Palestinian political leader and a key figure in the Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO), advocating for Palestinian self-determination and facing criticism for his leadership during the periods of conflict, particularly in relation to Gaza.
Born on Aug 24, 1929 (95 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 4 | 5.50 | 0.11% | +10% | 67,886,011 | 81,146 | $2,700,000 | 3,227$ |
| Norway | 1 | 5.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 5,421,241 | 3,752 | $403,000 | 279$ |
| Ukraine | 1 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 43,733,762 | 16,216 | $155,000 | 57$ |
| Liechtenstein | 1 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 38,137 | 14 | $6,900 | 3$ |
| Iran | 1 | 7.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 83,992,949 | 27,895 | $610,000 | 203$ |
| Egypt | 1 | 5.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 102,334,404 | 26,866 | $303,000 | 80$ |
| Pakistan | 1 | 7.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 220,892,331 | 72,305 | $280,000 | 92$ |
| Israel | 1 | 6.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 9,216,900 | 4,457 | $400,000 | 193$ |
| Totals | 11 | 533,515,735 | 232,651 | $4,857,900 | 4,134$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Israel:
Dori Gold was involved in negotiations with Yasser Arafat during his role as a diplomatic advisor.
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Pakistan:
Yasser Arafat was meeting Khomeini on Feb 18, 1979, expressing solidarity with the Iranian Revolution.
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United Kingdom:
The peace process ushered in by a handshake on the White House lawn between former Israeli prime minister Yitzhak Rabin and Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat had moments of genuine hope.
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United Kingdom:
Unlike in 1982, when the Palestinian Liberation Organisation (PLO) under Yasser Arafat was pushed out of Lebanon to Tunisia after the Israeli occupation of the south of the country.
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United Kingdom:
In his campaign for Palestinian rights, Oded Lifschitz met Yasser Arafat, then head of the Palestine Liberation Organisation (PLO).
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Egypt:
Yasser Arafat was mentioned as being besieged by Israeli forces during the second intifada.
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United Kingdom:
Yasser Arafat shook hands with Yitzhak Rabin over the Oslo accords in 1993.
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Ukraine:
Yasser Arafat delivered a passionate speech at the funeral of Amin al-Husseini.
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Liechtenstein:
Yasser Arafat was forced into exile in 1982, which is referenced as a potential solution for Hamas leaders.
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Iran:
Yasser Arafat visited Iran a year after the Islamic Revolution.
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