Killing Arafat l Al Jazeera Investigations

A world exclusive investigation tells the inside story of the fight for the facts behind Yasser Arafat's death.
Following What killed Arafat? which led French prosecutors to open a murder inquiry, this documentary follows the struggle to convince the Palestinian Authority to allow an exhumation of Arafat’s body to test for radioactive poison.
Al Jazeera’s Clayton Swisher reports on the tests that led to the Swiss scientists reporting high levels of polonium Yasser Arafat's bones.
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[@dantoinettetaylor1663]

Who is watching this after the recent Israeli-Hamas flare up happened on 7 October 2023?

[@user-rq3rm9in5z]

RIP 🙏🏾My first time watching & learning about (late Palestinian leader Arafat) Oct 24,2023

[@maheenshaban4342]

Me too!

[@marjendemhare5892]

From South Africa. May justice prevail.🇿🇦🇵🇸💞

[@larsongame4120]

Me!

[@lurdinhaalmeida7754]

🙋🏼‍♀️😅

[@spenserwalsh1006]

The fact the PA neglected to get an autopsy is absolutely criminal

[@iranziemiler8135]

Hats off to Clayton Swisher and the whole Al Jazeera English team. Investigating this matter was very sensitive, its good that you came up to the conclusion with no one loosing his/her life along the way.

[@adrianjohnlouis1]

Arafat was a man of peace and love, that's why they killed him . RIP Yasser we all loved you!

[@Antipodean33]

Remember Arafats reaction on the day of 911? He was moved to tears, he was absolutely shocked by the atrocity. Then remember Netenyahu's reaction? He said 911 is very good for Israel. No empathy, no shock, nothing but how good it was for Israel. Interesting eh, especially considering US media was saying the Palestinians were celebrating, which was a total lie. The only people celebrating were the 5 dancing Israeli's who filmed the whole attack

[@ID-8491]

Why are you lying? There are dated videos from Gaza, people treating others with sweets, celebrating. The "dancing Israelis" bs has been debunked into oblivion. You can criticise Israel, Israelis and other Jews but STOP LYING.

[@binder946]

5 dancing isreali dint represent entire isreal but small zionist agenda.

[@user-rq3rm9in5z]

✌🏾🫶🏾🫶🏾🫶🏾

[@johnconnor1583]

Free Palestine 🇵🇸

[@luigit.3428]

@Antipodean33 ...Well...Attack... let's call it with its right term: controlled demolition !

[@moneymase180]

I just watched one of the smartest and bravest journalism ever. Kudos to these great work by Al Jazeera

[@adrenalline8250]

I had seen only the first video years ago and being a doctor I knew it was poisoning. The reason why I thought it was poisoning because either bad infections or bad cancer or other health conditions could cause symptoms what yasser arafat had. Plus the timing of his symptoms in context of negative all other tests points to poisoning as being very likely. Hat off to aljazeera and the journalist who carried this out after such a very long time. Plus it also shows how palestinian authorities handled the situation, very poorly. Truth must be revealed.

[@bridgetjuiceplus1205]

If you are a doctor...I have a personal question to ask you...can we connect?

[@willistrillion]

My heart goes out to Yasser Arafat's family. Long live Aljazeera for the good work.

[@PROLIFIC_TRAVELS]

You support terrorists

[@hostmastertng3470]

This is the most amazing bit of journalism I have ever watched. Thank you.

[@Palindependence]

I saw both of these documentaries when they first came out, and have watched them several times since then. This as good as investigative journalism gets. Clayton did an excellent job of investigating a very sensitive subject on multiple fronts. Hats off to Clayton Swisher and Al Jazeera!

[@jeremielendo1131]

"Al Jazeera" is not objective, when it´s about Israel. For it Israel must be guilty someway in everything.

[@gilbertvega4012]

I knew it since the beginning that he was assassinated

[@PaigeLovelace]

@@gilbertvega4012 Believed he was too but I wonder if they had looked at poisoning because I was just watching a documentary about Litvinenko and how he was poisoned by polonium 210 and I wonder if that’s what happened to Yasser Arafat if he was poisoned

[@Aaron-zu3xn]

a nuclear isotope in his food killed his bone marrow

[@stephenkelly7397]

ZIONISM killers.

[@angellanabunya7933]

As an investigation journalism am proud of you Aljezeera journalists no one above you. That's why every day in my free time I come here to look for your documentaries and am proud to be a resident in Qatar

[@habeascorpus19]

Excellent example of investigative journalism! The Us media should learn from Al Jazeera. I have always admired their reporting since the 80s before the Al Jazeera in English.

[@larsongame4120]

AMEN! Al Jazaara GOATS

[@lingeshwaranramamoorthy626]

A STANDING OVATION TO AL JAZEERA not considering only this documentary , but their other investigative works too.

[@jyy9624]

I don't even care they can't criticize their benefactor because they are not hypocrites and they value their freedom

[@MRFLESHSTORM]

so you support them that support Murders

[@kimaniyaniadventures835]

Who else is watching this during the Israeli and hamas war?

[@user-rq3rm9in5z]

✌🏾

[@davidlove4612]

After the deep dive it seems as if Israel is capable of anything!!!

[@mimiancheta5680]

This is the best documentary, high respect for the reporter, the camera man and Al Jazeera👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@TruthSeeker8717]

You do realise Al Jazeera is funded by Jewish Zionist.

[@enigmagermany2303]

Those who killed this man may evade justice on earth but they can never run away from God's condemnation.

[@davidcummings7157]

Syphilis killed the old buggerer.

[@newug3347]

So, how will you know that God has condemned them?

[@noreenvarda8746]

Ameen!!🤲

[@davidsilman4600]

his god did it, write a letter

[@lilianafarran1527]

​@@davidcummings7157syphilis seems to have kil led your brain!

[@rickjames21]

Hands down the best bit of journalism I have seen. Please do not stop this level of excellence.

[@bernardmcgowan4464]

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[@amirbey5963]

Yes it is, got me on the edge of my seat.

[@NikoBellaKhouf2]

All that talent and he still called AraRat a Palestinian leader lol

[@shambusanalkumar]

I dnt knw that u will see my comment..but this the best investigation documentry i hve ever seen ..hats off to u Mr Clayton Swisher..

[@zuffryahmedjeffry8373]

I agree 💯

[@y.k.9705]

Poor Yasir.

[@mariapalomo6151]

@@y.k.9705 poor why miserable Im glad

[@y.k.9705]

@@mariapalomo6151 ME TOO HAHAHA

[@ameyas7726]

@@y.k.9705 lol he wasn't exactly poor...millions of Palestinian aid funds were channeled by him into his wife's bank accounts; you can only imagine his personal wealth..

[@asperneto]

This Arafat conspiracy came up on my feed today. Peace ☮️🕊 for Palestine and Israel.

[@EMS999ful]

It's a shame that the person who administered the drug will never be brought to justice, the Palestinian leaders seemed very nervous of the truth, no matter what people may think of Yasser Arafat, he didn't deserve to be killed in such a cowardly way, and his family deserve justice.

[@robertriteman3227]

His family took a major payoff being all the money he had siphoned off. Not exactly a secret

[@ID-8491]

​@@robertriteman3227He stole incredible amount of money. Just take a look at how his ex-wife lives.

[@robertriteman3227]

He did and the PLO had to negotiate with her to get some of it returned. Of course the corruption still contnues on all sides of the Palestinian part of the equation including siphoning off funds to use for terrorism that was earmarked for huminatarian purposes . Although Israel has it's share of corruption but more so in the manner of bribes paid to Bibi and his family rather than diversion . @@ID-8491

[@AMYV3]

@@critical_analysis can we say these leaders are any batter considering these resent events the highest level of instability alright.

[@AMYV3]

@@ID-8491 along with every other leader around the world. Some just hide the wealth better. Facts. Sadly

[@sumondolon]

Al Jazeera is the best channel in the world. They proved it. Thanks....from U.K. and Bangladesh

[@scarecrow9474]

Are you bangladeshi who lives in UK?

[@Wolff13]

Do they ever investigate the Qatari government?

[@bhoomiputr5827]

@@Wolff13 of course not? 😎😎😎

[@nayeemrashid4228]

@@bhoomiputr5827 this is not your business . What happened wrong in Qatari govt ? I proudly think this is their loyalty and pride that King or Emir hold power even in 2021 . And many mighty Empire loosed their emperor . DO YOU THINK ANY EMIR OR EMPEROR GIVE UP POWER SELFLY ? No , give up because of many issues , like their fear of countries breakdown or their past scandal or their present failure . So what kind of failure right now in Qatar that catch-up in you eyes ? ( SMILE ....

[@srfioo3139]

The way his nephew is so frightned about the investigation and exhumation tells everything about this case, I don't know if he is involved or not but he looks suspicous

[@acershund1]

Yep! It was an inside job!

[@acershund1]

His nephew looks like hes involved- $$$ to come his way from evil sources

[@ameyas7726]

He died of AIDS...but I guess dying of "Polonium by Israel Mossad" sounds cooler, whatever rocks your boat....The oldy was a real playboy, marrying a 27 year old Christian girl at the age of 61 speaks volumes about his personal life...his wife even tried to leave him several times but he didn't allow it (because in Islam only husbands can issue divorce)..

[@freemanzak8995]

@@ameyas7726 how much bullshit u gona speak first unless he got aids from u u relay dont know but let me tell u one thing a woman can get divorce from a man very easily in Islam . Stop bullshitting

[@jakelivni9576]

Women don't get divorced in Islam. They get murdered by their husband. It's not even shameful, it's a matter of honor in Arab culture to murder one's wife. And when they murder the wife, they still have three more wives at home. Very common in Arab society. Keep your Islamic Taqqiya lies to yourself.

[@sam-515]

Thanks AJ. Who else can do this type of fearless unbiased journalism as a mainstream channel except you.

[@lfr30043]

A covered-up murder of Yassar Arafat is a horrible thing. I hope the inside close circle of people who allowed the murderer to slip in and deliver the poison is uncovered.

[@husseintoney]

This is A+ rated journalism, Thanks Al Jazeera, car chasing, room breakings, Clayton handled the security forces well there.

[@jimmymisle910]

Clayton Swisher is a very good, talented journalist/reporter. Good job.

[@NikoBellaKhouf2]

All that talent and he still called AraRat a Palestinian leader lol

[@austinestar1940]

I shed tears after watching the first documentary...clayton deserves an award..classic

[@rahallivex]

Stunning documentary. I've been binge-watching all of them. I especially enjoyed the Israel-Palestine 4 part docu-series.

[@bohobabie5987]

Is the one that you mentioned on this same channel?

[@rahallivex]

@@bohobabie5987 yes. Just search it by name and part if you can’t find it on the channel.

[@GplayM8]

As others have mentioned, excellent investigative reporting.

[@clarak.mallah4137]

Palestinian authority should have done more to bring justice to their president. This is shameful!

[@esthermensah5346]

I am surprised that poison was not on their minds. Perhaps it was not envisaged in view of his tight security. Nevertheless, the possibility should have been thought of. As to whether Mr Arafat's life could have been saved from whatever it was, is doubtful.

[@tiyopaeng2425]

They should not do that; otherwise, the pandora box might be uncovered.

[@masoomabegum8996]

He was a very good man always smiling. Probably they were bribed and would face consequences if they did reveal the truth.

[@elisworldconnection322]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@elisworldconnection322]

He died of AIDS

[@muhiburmunna3914]

"Investigation of the century" salute to Clayton as well as Al Jazeera and whole team of this investigation!!

[@adamkabir6685]

We are living in a world where no one should be trusted, not even ourselves

[@natalieportgirl]

THANK YOU AL JAZEERA, CLAYTON SWISHER & COLLEAGES.

[@samsinger8152]

Hats off to the revolutionary, brave and courageous journalism of the whole "Al Jazeera" team on this whole issue. Big thumbs up from India!

[@kennethkong8600]

Excellent investigative journalism, I remembered when the twin towers came down, Palestinians were celebrating in the streets but not Mr. Yasser Arafat he instead gave blood to help the Americans in some small way. His gesture speaks volumes about the character of this remarkable leader.

[@alinedeleandro123]

I believe that the video they aired of 'Palestinians celebrating' on the streets after the 9/11 tragedy, was a video of some other celebration at some other time (previous to 9/11) & aired to make Palestinians look bad. Basically it was 'fake news'.

[@jaiho5254]

The twin tower was attacked by Israel.. the son of America.. thy wanted to invade Afghanistan.. all planned.

[@englishlanguageandliteratu2620]

one of the best documentries ever i saw

[@johnmastrangel7317]

The sleaze of politicians is ruining the world.

[@ameyas7726]

Arafat himself was a sleaze politician most of his life...it's all about money and glam..

[@y.k.9705]

@@ameyas7726 Yes he was :)

[@karendegenerous600]

@@ameyas7726 But overall, as you call Yasser Arafat a sleaze - even I wouldn't want to be around you when you use the words to describe the Israeli presidents, and I use the c word very regularly.

[@karendegenerous600]

John. That's a much too soft a word for some - and a mean word for others.

[@nellaomoagbons3560]

Evil people all over the world! They too forgetting that one day six feets awaits them all.

[@yamck4215]

One of a kind brave journalist, must be commended, where bravery and persistence towers above the threats around, God bless you Mr Fisher. Would love to hear a follow-up if there is any, thanks a lot.

[@Mr.George.N]

Wow, What an Investigation. Good job Aljazeera

[@karimahshamsuddin8052]

Keep up the good work al jazeera. Very massive respect to your team for the bravery and dedication. This job is not easy. Such a true journalist fighting for the truth. May Allah bless!

[@FSW9410]

Excellent investigation! Perfect execution from start to finish, absolutely brilliant!

[@clarak.mallah4137]

His daughter is beautiful. She looks like her dad. This is so sad.

[@ameyas7726]

guess fat is beautiful nowadays...the hogs should workout once in a while..

[@emiliopalac2931]

If she look like her devil dad then he is ugly.

[@robertfenkell1665]

Clara K. Mallah your taste in women is very questionable

[@jakelivni9576]

Reminds me of David Letterman's opening on the day that Suha gave birth. "The hospital in Paris announced today that Mrs. Arafat gave birth to a baby girl. Within half an hour, eight different Palestinian terrorist groups claimed responsibility." :-) :-)

[@bananaisbig5620]

No it's not

[@mungimichael3131]

Who else is watching this documentary during coronavirus lock down????

[@insanitymwathi]

i know i am

[@is2386]

Yo man.

[@ismailboudad6805]

Me

[@utkarshsingh5012]

Watching bullshit of aljazeera

[@ngandabrian4221]

I am

[@ndumisosibeko6076]

Congratulations to Mr Swisher. Job well done. I wish other media corporates can learn from this

[@muba2178]

His nephew was bent on making sure the exhumation was stopped even he says he agrees with Arafat's wife, it doesn't make sense.

[@scottyelder8351]

Compromised

[@Albert-Mag...]

Now that is Investigative journalism, Well done Al Jazeera

[@AGPmaxmast]

The BEAST documentary ever........LEGEND..

[@theblesseddisciple5008]

A master piece Great journalism

[@shahmuzafar35]

indeed Al Jazeera played an Important Role to Get The Truth Infront Of the People

[@adameckard4591]

Good work, keep it up, the truth is out there.

[@TheDarkleatherbiker]

WELL DONE CLAYTON SWISHER ..WHAT A MAGNIFICENT INVESTIGATION AND COURAGE TO STAND IT ALL THROUGH !!!

[@lparian]

Thank you for your work and being a true journalist. We need more like you. The world is starving for the truth. Thugs are ruling the world and we need a new army of journalists to reveal them for what they are.

[@limspoon529]

It is not terrorists harrasing the people the other away around gangsters murderers and so called themselves the righteous groups fighting for human rights are bring ing chaos restlessness bloodshed to this planet

[@khalidaden2250]

This an amazing documentary. Good production. Thanks for exposing our suspicions widely

[@fariedmaya3617]

Big salute for you all Al Jazeera's team who have strong wil to reveal the truth.

[@khalidawan4427]

What a true investigative program/journalism.

[@GreenOrchid9]

Persistent 💯🎯Clayton Swisher👏👏🌎

[@BritishMoralHQ]

clayton swisher ...well done..bravo..clayton fisher should investigate hugo chavez too..

[@darwishabdi2456]

great work!

[@vivianwadida3292]

Suha is one of the bravest women I have seen. I hope Zawa will take this from her mother. Maybe moments before Arafat died as he lay crying before Suha he was actually speaking through his tears telling her he was being murdered and that she should fight to have him exhumed because they would never suggest an autopsy. God will give him justice. Amen.

[@robertriteman3227]

They do not mention that Suha got to keep all the money the Arafats stole and deposited in Swiss Bank accounts. Not exactly a secret

[@chaskaabyayala3838]

@@robertriteman3227really? did you help him?

[@lilianafarran1527]

​@@robertriteman3227how does this relate to the fact that he was assassinated?

[@robertriteman3227]

Too funny= let me guess you are off your off your medications. @@lilianafarran1527

[@GThu1]

One of the best invetigative documentary i've ever seen and I bet, it's the most expensive too.

[@SophiaMahmud]

Great investigative work AL JAZEERA ( English)

[@florahavard456]

Yes she's right to know what happened to her husband if she wants to find out the truth.if it was my husband I would do just that.

[@kimoichetabarapberenge1765]

You are a true epitome of resilience Mrs Arafat. Great job 👍

[@Sangaviahk]

what a dedication to finding the truth ultimately. Whoever killed him will have his/her Karma, But I am happy at least your team helped his wife and daughter to know the truth, what killed him for keeping 9 yrs alive this investigation !! Hats off to your channel, You guys set an example for other filthy news channels which works only with greed as ethics.

[@konstantinfromla]

Excellent journalism!

[@melkamunegasa8067]

The best investigational journalism ever!

[@gloriachavira13]

His optimism gives us strength in this 2023, so human so true, he is missed

[@Majickcharm]

I would liketo thank AlJazeera for this investigation. You have brought justice to a woman and a daughter but also of Palestinian people. Australia Thaks you!!

[@horusheru8542]

Bless Al Jazeera.. 🙌

[@dduqueHussein-vl5rd]

AL Jazeera we thank you for your tranparency ,keep it up

[@silasndategelela4313]

Al Jazeera Engloba you are the best, keep up the good work. Excellent work.

[@silasndategelela4313]

I mean English.

[@maseratijordan3404]

I love Al Jazeera !god bless you

[@nishanahammedvaliyakath6662]

Really unbelievable.... Hats off to AL JAZEERA....

[@savagepainz2152]

Michael McHugh wow m8 you the next level of brain washed

[@MikeGreenwood51]

Jewsus the Rabbi preached 'The Sciptures are fullfilled'.

[@josephinempundu4205]

This is very good investigative journalism.

[@boxerofshadows]

I've watched a couple of reports by this journalist and him and his team are all great reporters/journalists. My two cents is to keep your enemies close but your friends even closer.

[@ibrahimgalloway3435]

A very insightful documentary. i hope the schemers will be exposed very soon.

[@shehualfa7972]

This is an Outright delivery of DOCU-INVESTIGATION. Clayton Swisher , you have demonstrated good knowledge of your job..To me, there is connivance with his fellow countrymen.

[@Osajunior90]

Great journalism!

[@quratulain3193]

Best journalism. keep it up Al Jazeera

[@charleskesner1302]

Thanks for this. US Corporate Media fails us.

[@user-xn2hf9re8r]

great admiration for people who strive for the truth in this corrupt world

[@paulgarrett1622]

Regardless of race, religion or any other belief's, The truth sets us all free.

[@joeljuma4396]

watching from kenya

[@kabanananamibia6850]

Speechless

[@AFLnewsNtruthatstorytime]

WONDERFUL SHOW

[@mikevasquez1020]

al jazeraaia is one of the most truthfull news company in the world

[@warlockthankless5323]

Mike Vasquez eeeeeeee... every media has their own agenda.

[@jeromelj1010]

Mike Vasquez hands down

[@warlockthankless5323]

Btw Al Jazeera is owned by Quatar.... one of the worst regimes in the world. Let's think about that

[@robertfenkell1665]

Mike Vasquez put your crack pipe down

[@davem2761]

except when is about Qatar issues, like modern Slavery, workers rights, etc.

[@ahmedjimale5290]

Clayton swisher.. skillful, talented, genius.. carry on with such piece of investigative documentary’s

[@NikoBellaKhouf2]

All that talent and he still called AraRat a Palestinian leader lol

[@billdunne5266]

again what a great investigation.Respect to you all,Bill in Ireland

[@JeffJohnson_123]

His own people did that to him. What a sad story.

[@drums3269]

Bravo, Al Jazeera!

[@sheilanjoki7028]

Clayton, you understood the assignment and you most definitely delivered.🏆

[@mnizam84]

Great Documentary

[@mosesluta8563]

Plz Al Jazeera can u b my galfrend..... Thank you for this type of journalism

[@arifaalisikandararifa1306]

I really Love & Respect this man💜💜💚💚

[@massudatifi]

Because he had/ has a lot of capital & property in (Champs Elysees )Paris France from the capitals of Palestinian people .....

[@thelibi4228]

good work Al Jazeera 🙏

[@masudulhassan6233]

Truthful News of aljajira in the World. Thanks

[@lgk9104]

His nephew should come out clean ..... truth will set you free!

[@borisboris5439]

I never get tired of watching this. The next follow up to this documentary should be "Who Killed Arafat". It's time me look for a who.

[@MYRRHfamily]

Al j! Thanks!!

[@henrysantos7160]

Very=gd=documentary Very well done.🔥👍🔥.

[@bigdbigooo7829]

FINALLY REAL JOURNALISM. TAKE NOTE ALL YOU SO CALLED JOURNALIST IN THE WEST,AND EAST.