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 (97 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Israel | 1 | 5.00 | 0.25% | +0% | 9,216,900 | 23,216 | $400,000 | 1,008$ |
| Egypt | 1 | 5.00 | 0.20% | +0% | 102,334,404 | 209,273 | $303,000 | 620$ |
| Totals | 2 | 111,551,304 | 232,489 | $703,000 | 1,628$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Egypt:
Yasser Arafat was the late Palestinian leader who was also denied a visa to enter the United States for a UN meeting in 1988.
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Israel:
Yasser Arafat is referenced as a past partner in peace negotiations with Benjamin Netanyahu.
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Peru:
Yasser Arafat was a Palestinian leader.
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United States:
Palestinian Authority President Yasser Arafat was involved in the 2000 summit at Camp David.
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El Salvador:
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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Italy:
Neliana Tersigni covered the return of Yasser Arafat during her career as a journalist.
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Ireland:
Hamad met the late Palestinian president Yasser Arafat in his Ramallah compound.
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South Africa:
Mandela counted Yasser Arafat as a comrade-in-arms in the global struggle against oppression.
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Italy:
Arafat and his heir Abu Mazen did not manage to seize the opportunity for peace.
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Israel:
Yasser Arafat was the leader of the PLO during the events described.
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