Yassir Arafat
Yassir Arafat, the longtime leader of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO), was a prominent Palestinian political figure who played a crucial role in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. He was in the news due to his historical significance in the region, particularly in relation to Iran's influence in Lebanon and the dynamics of the Palestinian struggle against Israel.
Born on Aug 24, 1929 (96 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denmark | 1 | 5.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 5,792,202 | 4,462 | $350,000 | 270$ |
| Totals | 1 | 5,792,202 | 4,462 | $350,000 | 270$ |
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Denmark:
Yassir Arafat was Mahmoud Abbas' predecessor who was also denied entry into the U.S. for a UN meeting.
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Denmark:
Yassir Arafat was compared to Adolf Hitler by Menachem Begin during the Israeli invasion of Lebanon.
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Sweden:
Yassir Arafat was driven out of Lebanon by Israel during the invasion in 1982.
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