Yasir Arafat was a prominent Palestinian political leader and a key figure in the struggle for Palestinian rights. Born on August 24, 1929, in Cairo, Egypt, he co-founded the Fatah political party in the 1950s and later became the chairman of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO). Arafat was known for his efforts to gain international recognition for the Palestinian cause. Arafat played a significant role in the peace process between Israel and the Palestinians, notably signing the Oslo Accords in the 1990s, which aimed to establish a framework for peace. He received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1994 for his efforts, but his leadership was also marked by controversy and conflict. Arafat passed away on November 11, 2004, in Paris, France.