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.

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 ...