Haaretz - The Usual Suspect
Asks what Israel's generals will do without Arafat when they are forced to really handle the question of the territories, the borders, the refugees, the economy, the security.
WRMEA.com - PLO Chairman Yasser Arafat's First Appearance at the United Nations
Donald Neff writes on the 20th anniversary of Arafat's first appearance at the United Nations on November 13, 1974. Includes recommended reading list. From the Washington Report on Middle East Affairs.
Encyclopaedia of the Orient - Yassir Arafat
A brief biography and timeline.
H.E. President Yasser Arafat
Speeches, statements and letters by Yasser Arafat. Includes news articles, a brief biography, documents and information on current issues.
Wikipedia - Yasser Arafat
Extensive hyperlinked encyclopedia entry includes his personal and political biography with quotes and bibliography.
CNN.com - Special Report: Yasser Arafat (1929 - 2004)
Retrospective of the President of Palestine includes a timeline, Palestine's history, quotations, photo gallery, audio and links to additional material.
BBC News - Obituary: Yasser Arafat
Presents a collection of key stories, world reactions, analysis of Palestine's political future, a video look back and photo gallery.
Washington Post - Yasser Arafat 1929-2004
Review of his dream for self-determination and statehood for the Palestinian people, which he did not live to see. Includes narrated slide show, timeline, and discussions.
Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Remarks by PLO Chairman Yasser Arafat
Full transcript of his Nobel Peace Prize acceptance speech in Oslo on December 10, 1994.
Jerusalem Post - Yasser Arafat: An Obituary
Review of the Palestinian leader's life from an Israeli perspective.
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