How much money did Arafat have?

Until 2000, these monies were transferred directly to Arafat’s personal accounts at Bank Leumi, in Tel Aviv. In August 2002, the Israeli Military Intelligence Chief alleged that Arafat’s personal wealth was in the range of US$1.3 billion.

What did Yasser Arafat do?

Born in Cairo in 1929, Yasser Arafat was named chairman of the Palestine Liberation Organization 40 years later. From this post, he was at the forefront of years of violence, border disputes and the Palestinian liberation movement, all centering on neighboring Israel.

Where is Yasser Arafat buried?

November 12, 2004
Yasser Arafat/Date of burial

How long has Mahmoud Abbas been president?

List of Presidents (1994–present)

No.	Name (Birth–Death)	Tenure
1	Yasser Arafat (1929–2004)	10 years, 129 days
–	Rawhi Fattouh (b. 1949) Interim President	65 days
2	Mahmoud Abbas (b. 1935)	16 years, 334 days
–	Aziz Dweik (b. 1949) Interim President	11 years, 108 days

Why did Yasser Arafat get the Nobel Peace Prize?

The Nobel Peace Prize 1994 was awarded jointly to Yasser Arafat, Shimon Peres and Yitzhak Rabin “for their efforts to create peace in the Middle East.”

Who took over after Yasser Arafat?

Both functions were held by Yasser Arafat from 1994 and continued until his death in November 2004, and was continued by his successor Mahmoud Abbas. In January 2005, the PLO Central Council asked Abbas to perform the duties of the president of the State of Palestine.

Was Yasser Arafat’s body exhumed?

Move part of probe into Palestinian leader’s death after Swiss scientists found traces of polonium on his clothing. Al Jazeera sources said Yasser Arafat’s remains have been reburied, just hours after being exhumed as part of a probe into his death.

Is Yasser Arafat still alive?

Deceased (1929–2004)
Yasser Arafat/Living or Deceased

Who succeeded Yasser Arafat?