Yasser Arafat

By Jeni Kosec

Background

Born in Cairo, Egypt in 1929

Wasnt close to his father

University of Faud I, left to fight against Israelis

Smuggled weapons to Palestine as a teen

Religion is Sunni Islam

Man of courage and conviction

Opponents viewed him as manipulative and authoritative

He was known by doing things by force/terrorism

Decided to become peaceful; made several speeches

Won Nobel Peace Prize

Allowed Palestinian self rule and elections

Founded Al-Fatah; an underground resistance space for the army against

Israel in 1958

Chairman of PLO

Overview

Arafat was a violent man; he had many aggressive tactics during leadership,
and used many terroristic policies

He then had a realization, and decided to take a more peaceful route of the
Palestinians

Won the Peace Prize has an accomplisment

His Death

Died November 11, 2004 at age 75

Cause of death is unknown; whether it was a natural cause or he was

murdered

Died in France