Yasser Arafat

Singaporean PM honors Arafat, but names 'Temple Mount'

Lee in first visit by Singaporean PM lays wreath at Arafat's grave and increases funds for PA, but notes IDF helped found Singapore army.

Allies? Indian FM starts Israel visit at Arafat's grave

Sushma Swaraj starts visit in 'Palestine' before Israel, vowing 'solidarity with Palestinian people' a day before meeting Netanyahu.

PA TV children's show: 'The Jews murdered Arafat'

Abbas's PA continues spreading its incitement young, with host of children's show supporting girl's blood libel of arch-terrorist.

Report: IDF seizes hundreds of Yasser Arafat dolls

Palestinian media reports 700 dolls seized at factory just over Green Line that specializes in the 'Yasser,' terrorist favorite of PA kids.

PA again accuses Israel of 'assassinating' Arafat

11 years later, the head of the PA team investigating Arafat's death claims Israel assassinated him but won't provide details.

Win $1 Million If You Can Prove PLO Accepted Israel

New York businessman William Langfan offers cash prize to anyone who shows PLO accepted Israel in its charter, as it promised to in Oslo.

Arafat Poison Probe Finally Closed by French Judges

French judges investigating claims that former PA chairman was murdered have closed the case without bringing any charges.

More Liberal Support for Bibi - Sort of

Arab MK: I Miss Arafat So Much!

MK Ahmed Tibi was arch-terrorist's advisor on Israel after the Oslo Accords were signed. Then came the exploding buses.

Will Arafat 'Poisoning' Probe Finally Be Closed?

Prosecutor moves to dismiss case claiming terror leader Yasser Arafat was poisoned; now magistrate will make the final ruling.

French Town to Honor Yasser Arafat with Street

Despite small pockets of opposition to naming street after "terrorist," proposal for a street honoring Arafat in La Seyne-sur-Mer passes.

French Judges End Inquiry into Arafat's Death

French judges re-examining death of former PA chairman conclude their investigations, says prosecutor’s office.

PA Arrests Man for 'Slandering' Yasser Arafat

Facebook comment against Fatah arch-terrorist sparks arrest after Birzeit University Hamas elections win.

French Experts Say Arafat Died of Natural Causes

Despite ongoing accusations Israel poisoned the Palestinian leader, French and Russian experts say no foul play in Yasser Arafat's death.

Abbas's Fatah Fondly Reminisces Saddam Hussein Alliance

Fatah posts nostalgic picture of terrorist Arafat shaking hands with Iraqi dictator who was executed for war crimes against his own people.

Senior Hamas Leader: Arafat Gave Us Weapons for Attacks

Senior Hamas leader Mahmoud Al-Zahar reveals that in 2000, former PA Chairman provided weapons for Hamas.

Bilingual School Arson 'Response to Arafat Memorial'

According to indictment submitted Monday against three youths, they burned down Jewish-Arab school after it honored terrorist leader.

'Only Arafat Could Have Brought Peace', Says Widow

10 years after former PA Chairman's death, his widow says that the "armed resistance" today will not work.

Abbas, Hamas in War of Words over Gaza Explosions

Hamas brands Mahmoud Abbas a liar, after PA head accuses Islamist group of carrying out bomb blasts targeting Fatah officials.

Liberman: Abbas is Just Like Arafat - But More Dangerous

Israeli foreign minister reacts to Abbas's speech at memorial service for Yasser Arafat in which he claimed Jews 'defiling' Temple Mount.

Abbas Says Arafat's 'Shrine' Will Move to Jerusalem

Abbas speaks at memorial event to PLO arch-terrorist, says his grave will transplant to 'capital of Palestine' as soon as possible.

Fatah Cancels Arafat Commemorations in Gaza after Bombings

Tensions reach new heights as official says Hamas refused to provide security for event to mark 10 years since death of Yasser Arafat.

Peace Partner? Abbas's Fatah Demands More Car Terror Attacks

'Moderate' Fatah issues spate of cartoons and images calling for more terrorism against Jews; 'run over the foreign settler!'

Deja vu?

Abbas Calls for 'Jerusalem Intifada' - Just Like Arafat Did

PA TV gives Abbas call for Temple Mount terror heavy rotation, in uncanny similarity to Arafat's 2000 intifada calls.

Clinton: Israel Offered the Temple Mount to the PA

Former President reveals that, during the 2000 Camp David Summit, Israel had offered the PA control of the Temple Mount.

'Abbas Can Have Peace with Israel or Hamas - Not Both'

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu sharply criticizes PA, Abbas Wednesday for demanding more construction freezes.

'Abbas Is Arafat In Disguise'

Deputy Minister Ofer Akunis slams building freeze demands for talk extension, says under Abbas 'tone has changed, essence has not.'

Martin Indyk's Moment of Questionable Judgment

Arafat's Bodyguard: He Lied When Denouncing Bombings in Israel

Arafat’s former bodyguard confirms that the late PA chairman would lie when he condemned suicide bombings in Israel.

Backtrack on Student Trip to Arafat's Grave

Barry Shrage, president of the organization who sponsored the group photographed next to the terrorist leader's grave, formally apologizes.

Controversy as Students Visit Arafat's Grave on Pro-Israel Trip

Harvard University student group's trip to terror leader Arafat's grave sparks ire, retort from Jewish leader about pro-Israel 'extremists.'

Have the Palestinian Arabs Already Recognized Israel?

Abbas Accuses Political Rival of Killing Senior Hamas Terrorist

PA Chairman claims his rival Mohammed Dahlan conspired with Israel in the 2002 elimination of a senior Hamas figure.

PA TV Pushes Arafat Poisoning Libel on Kids Show

Nov. broadcasts timed for Arafat's death anniversary shows kids blaming Israel for killing Arafat, expressing hatred of Israel.

PA Says it Will Continue to Investigate Arafat's Death

PA dismisses Russian report that Arafat died of natural causes, says it will continue to investigate his death.

Russian Experts Confirm: Arafat Died of Natural Causes

Russian scientists echo French team in refuting claims the former Palestinian Authority leader was poisoned.

Poll: Most Palestinians believe Israel Poisoned Arafat

A majority of Palestinian Arabs believe Israel poisoned Yasser Arafat.

Al-Jazeera Fires Reporter for Questioning Arafat 'Assassination'

Ken Silverstein, one of the original authors of the network's coverage of Swiss investigation, reportedly fired after citing media bias.

What Mandela's Legacy Can Teach Us About Zionism

Arafat's Widow to Challenge French Inquiry Into His Death

Suha Arafat pledges to challenge a French inquiry which found her husband's death to have been from natural causes.

Swiss Expert Dismisses French Report on Arafat's Death

A French report ruling out poisoning in Arafat's death has a glaring inconsistency, says the co-author of a Swiss probe.

Arafat Widow 'Still Convinced' Her Husband was Poisoned

Rejecting the findings of a French team of experts Tuesday, Suha Arafat refuses to believe her husband died of natural causes.

Breaking News

French Experts Say Arafat Died of 'Natural Causes'

Leaked findings of report contradict claims by Swiss team which suggested PA leader had been poisoned. Israel 'not surprised'.

PA Arafat Event Song Vows Unending Violence

At memorial event for Yasser Arafat on PA TV performers sing a song glorifying martyrdom and vowing violence 'no force can stop' on Israel.

Peres: It Would Have Been Easier to Shoot Arafat

Israeli President dismisses allegations that Palestinian Authority leader was poisoned in interview with Mexican newspaper.

Fatah Official: Israel 'Racist Enemy of All Nations'

Lebanese-based Fatah official on PA TV says Arafat taught 'all liberation movements' that Israel is 'prime enemy' of all nations.

PA Official: US Behind Arafat's 'Assassination'

Jibril Rajoub on PA TV accuses the US of being behind Yasser Arafat's 'assassination,' still maintains Israel poisoned Arafat.

Abbas Says Talks With Israel to Continue

Despite 'resignation' of Palestinian Authority negotiating team, PA head says they'll continue talking until the end of 9-month deadline.

'Abbas Involved in Arafat Poisoning'

Former PA intelligence officer says the current PA leadership was a partner in the 'murder' of Arafat.

PA: Jews Poisoned Arafat 'Like Prophet Mohammed'

On official PA TV Minister of Religious Affairs claims Arafat poisoned by Jews 'like prophet Mohammed.'

Hamas, Palestinian Authority Clash Over Arafat Accusations

Hamas prevents commemorative celebrations for Arafat in light of PA-backed study; PA: Hamas 'doesn't care' about Arafat's death.

Abbas Vows to Uncover the Truth Behind Arafat's Death

PA Chairman says the entity is determined to uncover the truth of how former chairman Arafat died, regardless of the consequences.

PA: Israel the Only Suspect in Arafat's 'Assassination'

PA says death of former chairman is "the crime of the 21st century", vows to find out who is behind his "assassination."

PA Officials Call for 'International Probe' into Arafat Death

Senior PLO officials call for an international investigation as Israelis dismiss accusations as "soap opera".

Press Conference to Discuss Results of Arafat Death Probe

Scientists who say Arafat probably died of poisoning will discuss the implications at Thursday press conference.

Israel: Arafat 'Poisoning' Sounds More Like a Soap Opera

Israel denies any involvement in the death of former Palestinian Authority Chairman.

Arab Media: Swiss Officials Confirm Arafat 'Poisoned'

Al-Jazeera reports that Swiss scientists studying Arafat's body confirm he was poisoned.

PA Receives Report on Arafat 'Poisoning'

The PA has received the reports of forensic investigations into the death of former PA Chairman, but won't make the findings public...yet.

Did Russia Rule Out Arafat Poisoning?

Russian expert quoted as saying Arafat ‘could not have died of polonium poisoning’ – but agency immediately denies.

Swiss Experts Confirm Polonium 210 on Yasser Arafat's Clothes

Experts confirmed that they found traces of polonium on clothes belonging to Yasser Arafat - but it still doesn't mean he was poisoned.