FAQ About Yasser Arafat
What was Yasser Arafat’s role in the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO)?
Yasser Arafat became the Chairman of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) in 1969. Under his leadership, the PLO became an umbrella organization representing various Palestinian groups working towards the establishment of a Palestinian state. He was instrumental in shifting the PLO's stance from armed struggle to negotiation, leading to key agreements with Israel.
