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Yasser Arafat’s Last Words
“He died in a coma in Paris.”— Yasser Arafat, November 11, 2004
Who Was Yasser Arafat?
Yasser Arafat was the chairman of the Palestine Liberation Organization for decades. He won the Nobel Peace Prize for the Oslo Accords but later returned to armed conflict.
The Final Moments
Arafat died at Percy Military Hospital outside Paris under mysterious circumstances. Polonium poisoning was suspected.
Are These Words Verified?
Well-documented that Arafat was in a coma for days before death and never regained consciousness. French hospital records and Palestinian officials confirm this.
Sources
- other Percy Military Hospital records
- archive Palestinian Authority statements
- newspaper Contemporary international press
Legacy
Arafat embodied Palestinian nationalism for 40 years. His legacy is deeply contested.
Frequently Asked Questions
What were Yasser Arafat’s last words?
“He died in a coma in Paris.”
How did Yasser Arafat die?
Yasser Arafat died on November 11, 2004 at the age of 75. Cause of death: Disputed — possibly stroke following suspected poisoning.
Were Yasser Arafat’s last words documented?
Well-documented that Arafat was in a coma for days before death and never regained consciousness. French hospital records and Palestinian officials confirm this.
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