The nickname Yasir or Yasser means “easy-going” in Arabic. Arafat acquired it as a teenager. Arafat’s alias, Abu Ammar, was adopted in the mid 1960s. 1950s – After graduating from college ...

The grievance narrative fed and nourished over the decades by Yasser Arafat has had murderous consequences You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account.