Yasser Arafat

Yasser Arafat

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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.

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Rooted in the era of Julius Nyerere and Yasser Arafat, Tanzania was an early supporter of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO).

Tanzania reaffirms Palestinians’ right to self-determination
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2026-09-24
8.0

Yasser Arafat was involved in the signing of the Wye Plantation agreement alongside Benjamin Netanyahu and Bill Clinton.

נסיעות נתניהו לאו"ם: איך הם נראו לפני 7/10
ידיעות אחרונות (Yedioth Ahronoth / ynet)·IsraelIsrael· 2026-09-23
5.0

Yasser Arafat was the late Palestinian leader who was also denied a visa to enter the United States for a UN meeting in 1988.

للمرة الثانية.. واشنطن ترفض تأشيرة أبو مازن لحضور الجمعية العامة للأمم المتحدة
Youm7·EgyptEgypt· 2026-09-17
5.0
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Yasser Arafat is referenced as a past partner in peace negotiations with Benjamin Netanyahu.

ואם היו מעירים אותו?
ידיעות אחרונות (Yedioth Ahronoth / ynet)·IsraelIsrael· 2026-09-13
5.0

Yasser Arafat is mentioned for signing the Oslo Accords, which are criticized for conceding a significant portion of Palestinian land to Israel.

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Diario Co Latino·El SalvadorEl Salvador· 2026-07-16
4.0

Neliana Tersigni covered the return of Yasser Arafat during her career as a journalist.

Morta Neliana Tersigni, inviata di guerra del Tg3. Il post sui social: «Sto partendo per Roma forse per l'ultima volta»
Corriere della Sera·ItalyItaly· 2026-07-15
6.0

Hamad met the late Palestinian president Yasser Arafat in his Ramallah compound.

Former ruler of Qatar transformed small Gulf state into global player – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-07-14
6.0

Mandela counted Yasser Arafat as a comrade-in-arms in the global struggle against oppression.

Mandela’s legacy deserves neither blind veneration nor reckless denigration
Mail & Guardian·South AfricaSouth Africa· 2026-07-03
7.0

Arafat and his heir Abu Mazen did not manage to seize the opportunity for peace.

Tra Usa e Iran è tregua, la pace è tutta da costruire | Lo dico al Corriere
Corriere della Sera·ItalyItaly· 2026-06-19
4.0

Yasser Arafat was the leader of the PLO during the events described.

כיבוש הבופור מרחיק את האיום באש
ידיעות אחרונות (Yedioth Ahronoth / ynet)·IsraelIsrael· 2026-05-31
6.0

Arafat's statements were seen as evidence that he controlled the actions of terrorist organizations in the territories.

מיוון העתיקה עד איראן: כך האולימפיאדה עיכבה מלחמות
ידיעות אחרונות (Yedioth Ahronoth / ynet)·IsraelIsrael· 2026-02-20
4.0

Yasser Arafat was the PLO leader whom Jesse Jackson embraced during a visit to the Middle East in 1979.

Seven pivotal moments in Jesse Jackson’s life
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-02-18
5.0

Marwan Barghouti was a leading member of Fatah during the leadership of Yasser Arafat.

Ο φυλακισμένος Μαρουάν Μπαργούτι με δικά του λόγια
Kathimerini·GreeceGreece· 2026-02-06
6.0

Yasser Arafat was the leader during Anis Al-Qaq's tenure as Deputy Minister.

الدبلوماسية الهولندية سيجريد كاغ ضمن أعضاء مجلس السلام فى غزة
Youm7·EgyptEgypt· 2026-01-17
6.0

Ali Shaath held several positions under Yasser Arafat's rule in the 1990s.

15 פלסטינים ינהלו את עזה, ובראשם - איש הרש"פ
ידיעות אחרונות (Yedioth Ahronoth / ynet)·IsraelIsrael· 2026-01-14
5.0

Dr. Yasser Arafat was appointed by President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi as a member of the House of Representatives.

السيرة الذاتية للدكتور ياسر عرفات بعد قرار الرئيس السيسى بتعيينه عضوا بالنواب
Youm7·EgyptEgypt· 2026-01-11
8.0
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Abdel Fattah El Sisi

Yasser Arafat was the leader of the PLO and was not present at the headquarters during the Israeli operation.

Επιχείρηση «Wooden Leg»: Ενα ορόσημο στην αραβοϊσραηλινή σύγκρουση
Kathimerini·GreeceGreece· 2025-12-08
5.0

Yasser Arafat was the chairman of the Palestine Liberation Organization who issued the proclamation for Palestinian sovereignty.

Palestinian flag raised at Toronto City Hall, in other communities across Canada
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2025-11-18
9.0

Yasser Arafat was the former president of the Palestinian Authority who received honors from the Republic.

Invité à l’Elysée, Mahmoud Abbas espère faire de l’Autorité palestinienne un acteur du plan de paix à Gaza
Le Monde·FranceFrance· 2025-11-11
7.0

Yasser Arafat, head of the Palestine Liberation Organisation and Fatah, was involved in the radical link with the Palestinian cause.

Jason Burke’s new book charts the rise of modern terrorism – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-11-10
6.0

Yasser Arafat was the leader of the Palestine Liberation Organization who signed peace agreements with Yitzhak Rabin.

En Israël, l’héritage laminé d’Yitzhak Rabin, trente ans après son assassinat
Le Monde·FranceFrance· 2025-11-09
5.0

Yasser Arafat's case is referenced as a precedent for visa denial to attend the UN due to his organization's classification.

¿Presidente Gustavo Petro puede ir a Nueva York a sesión del Consejo de Seguridad de la ONU a pesar de retiro de visa diplomática por gobierno Trump?
El Tiempo·ColombiaColombia· 2025-11-04
4.0

Yasser Arafat is mentioned as a Palestinian leader who once recognized the Palestinian Authority.

Η διπλωματία του λαϊκισμού | Η ΚΑΘΗΜΕΡΙΝΗ
Kathimerini·GreeceGreece· 2025-10-25
5.0