A Palestinian-Egyptian journalist and writer whose work frequently delves into the intricacies of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Born to a Palestinian father and an Egyptian mother, Aburish's formative education took place in Jerusalem and Beirut. He later returned to Beirut in the 1950s as a correspondent for Radio Free Europe and The London Daily Mail. His extensive writings explore the complex dynamics of the region and the human experiences within its political landscape.
Arafat turns the Western perception of Yasir Arafat upside down, showing how, before he was corrupted by power, Arafat was a heroic freedom fighter. The author also explores the relationship between the PLO, the CIA & the Arab establishment