Eight years after Palestinian leader’s death, Al Jazeera unveils report suggesting he was poisoned with polonium
By Elior Levy
Conspiracy theories surrounding Yasser Arafat‘s death have resurfaced eight years after his passing. The former Palestinian Authority chairman may died of radioactive poisoning, Al Jazeera reported Tuesday. The report is based on the findings of tests performed by a Swiss laboratory and exposed in a new documentary film.

Taking samples from Arafat's hat - Photo: Al-Jazeera
The Institut de Radiophysique in Lausanne tested samples taken from Arafat’s personal belongings including his clothes, his toothbrush and even his iconic kaffiyeh. The personal effects were provided by Arafat’s widow Suha. Continue Reading »











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