Yasser Arafat, who was the President of the Palestinian National Authority and Chairman of the Palestine Liberation Organization, died unexpectedly on 11 November 2004, at the age of 75, after a short period of illness. The cause of his death has since been debated, and several different theories concerning it have been suggested. However, official investigations by French and Russian teams did not find evidence of foul play.
Yasser Arafat's death from unidentified causes is confirmed by the Palestine Liberation Organization, and Mahmoud Abbas
Yasser Arafat's death from unidentified causes is confirmed by the Palestine Liberation Organization, and Mahmoud Abbas is elected PLO chairman shortly after
Historical Significance
Yasser Arafat, who was the President of the Palestinian National Authority and Chairman of the Palestine Liberation Organization, died unexpectedly on 11 November 2004, at the age of 75, after a short period of illness.
Key People
Mahmoud Abbas
– present
Events Before
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Kyoto Protocol comes into force following its ratification by Russia, committing industrialized nations to limit and red
Kyoto Protocol comes into force following its ratification by Russia, committing industrialized nations to limit and reduce greenhouse gas emissions
President of Egypt Hosni Mubarak orders the constitution changed to allow multi-candidate presidential elections, asking
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on November 11, 2004?
- Yasser Arafat, who was the President of the Palestinian National Authority and Chairman of the Palestine Liberation Organization, died unexpectedly on 11 November 2004, at the age of 75, after a short period of illness. The cause of his death has since been debated, and several different theories concerning it have been suggested. However, official investigations by French and Russian teams did not find evidence of foul play.
- Why is Yasser Arafat's death from unidentified causes is confirmed by the Palestine ... significant?
- Yasser Arafat, who was the President of the Palestinian National Authority and Chairman of the Palestine Liberation Organization, died unexpectedly on 11 November 2004, at the age of 75, after a short period of illness.
- Who was involved in Yasser Arafat's death from unidentified causes is confirmed by the Palestine ...?
- Key figures include Yasser Arafat, Mahmoud Abbas.