November 11, 04- President Yasser Arafat, Picture by artist; Ismail Shammout.
Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat, who rose from guerrilla icon to Nobel prize-winning peacemaker only to fall into isolation amid new violence with Israel, was declared dead in a Paris hospital November 10, 2004, officials said. The 75-year-old Palestinian president's death, announced at his West Bank headquarters of Ramallah, ended days of rumors over his condition. An undated picture by Palestinian Artist, Ismail Shammout
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November 9, 04- Palestinians watch the television channel al-Jazeerah following news of President Yasser Arafat at their home in the West Bank city of al-Khalil (Hebron). President Arafat became seriously ill a few weeks ago and was airlifted to a hosipital outside of Paris on October 29- Photo by; Nayef Hashlamoun.
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November 9, 04- A Palestinian Policeman kisses a poster of President Yasser Arafat during a pro Arafat rally in the West Bank city of al-Khalil (Hebron). Palestinian President Arafat was fighting for his life in a French hospital after slipping into a coma, and a senior official said some of his powers had been handed to his prime minister- Photo by; Nayef Hashlamoun.
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November 11, 04- Palestinians flash the victory sign during a rally following the announcement of the death of Palestinian President Yasser Arafat near the West Bank city of al-Khalil (Hebron). Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat, who rose from guerrilla icon to Nobel peace prizewinner but ended up isolated and locked in conflict with Israel, died in a French hospital early this morning- Photo by; Nayef Hashlamoun.
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November 12, 04- A Palestinian boy holds a poster of Palestinian President Yasser Arafat during the last Friday prayer of Ramadan in the West Bank city of al-Khalil (Hebron). Thousands of mourners overran Palestinian security forces to storm into the West Bank compound where Yasser Arafat is to be buried on Friday, witnesses said- Photo by; Nayef Hashlamoun.
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November 12, 04- In the West Bank city of al-Khalil (Hebron), Palestinian Policemen carry a coffin with posters of Palestinian President Yasser Arafat during a symbolic funeral for the leader who died early November 11. Thousands of Palestinians were prevented by the Israeli army to go to Ramallah to attend the official services- Photo by; Firas Hashlamoun.
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