Correct Answer:
C. 1996
Yasser Arafat became the President of Palestine (Palestinian National Authority) in 1996. This occurred after the first Palestinian general election, held on January 20, 1996, following the Oslo Accords. Arafat was overwhelmingly elected as the President of the Palestinian Authority.
- 1989: While Arafat was a prominent figure, this year saw the PLO recognize Israel's right to exist, but not his election as President of the PNA.
- 1991: This year was marked by the Madrid Conference, an early attempt at peace talks, preceding the establishment of the PNA.
- 1999: By this year, Arafat was already serving his term as President, having been elected three years prior.