FAQ About Yasser Arafat
How did Yasser Arafat's death affect the Palestinian territories?
Yasser Arafat's death in 2004 marked the end of an era in Palestinian politics. It led to a power transition within the Palestinian Authority, with Mahmoud Abbas succeeding him. Arafat's passing also triggered questions about the direction of the Palestinian nationalist movement and further complicated Israeli-Palestinian relations as new leadership emerged.
