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Yasser Arafat was a Palestinian political leader and the longtime chairman of the Palestine Liberation Organization. He led the PLO from 1969 until 2004 and later served as president of the Palestinian Authority. Arafat shared the 1994 Nobel Peace Prize with Israeli leaders Yitzhak Rabin and Shimon Peres for their efforts connected with the Oslo peace process, which began with the 1993 accords.
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What political organizations did Yasser Arafat lead?
Arafat led the Palestine Liberation Organization from 1969 until 2004. He also served as president of the Palestinian Authority after its creation through the Oslo process.
Why did Yasser Arafat receive the Nobel Peace Prize?
Arafat shared the 1994 Nobel Peace Prize with Israeli leaders Yitzhak Rabin and Shimon Peres. The award recognized their efforts connected with the peace process and the Oslo Accords.
What was Yasser Arafat's role in the Oslo Accords?
Arafat was the Palestinian leader who entered the Oslo peace process with Israel in the 1990s. The agreements helped establish the Palestinian Authority and limited self-government in parts of the West Bank and Gaza.
When did Yasser Arafat die?
Yasser Arafat died in 2004, after decades as the best-known leader of the Palestinian national movement. He had led the PLO since 1969.
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