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More Liberal Support for Bibi - Sort of

More Liberal Support for Bibi - Sort of

Arab MK: I Miss Arafat So Much!

MK Ahmed Tibi was arch-terrorist's advisor on Israel after the Oslo Accords were signed. Then came the exploding buses.

Arab MK: I Miss Arafat So Much!

Will Arafat 'Poisoning' Probe Finally Be Closed?

Prosecutor moves to dismiss case claiming terror leader Yasser Arafat was poisoned; now magistrate will make the final ruling.

Will Arafat 'Poisoning' Probe Finally Be Closed?

French Town to Honor Yasser Arafat with Street

Despite small pockets of opposition to naming street after "terrorist," proposal for a street honoring Arafat in La Seyne-sur-Mer passes.

French Town to Honor Yasser Arafat with Street

French Judges End Inquiry into Arafat's Death

French judges re-examining death of former PA chairman conclude their investigations, says prosecutor’s office.

French Judges End Inquiry into Arafat's Death

PA Arrests Man for 'Slandering' Yasser Arafat

Facebook comment against Fatah arch-terrorist sparks arrest after Birzeit University Hamas elections win.

PA Arrests Man for 'Slandering' Yasser Arafat

French Experts Say Arafat Died of Natural Causes

Despite ongoing accusations Israel poisoned the Palestinian leader, French and Russian experts say no foul play in Yasser Arafat's death.

French Experts Say Arafat Died of Natural Causes

Abbas's Fatah Fondly Reminisces Saddam Hussein Alliance

Fatah posts nostalgic picture of terrorist Arafat shaking hands with Iraqi dictator who was executed for war crimes against his own people.

Abbas's Fatah Fondly Reminisces Saddam Hussein Alliance

Senior Hamas Leader: Arafat Gave Us Weapons for Attacks

Senior Hamas leader Mahmoud Al-Zahar reveals that in 2000, former PA Chairman provided weapons for Hamas.

Senior Hamas Leader: Arafat Gave Us Weapons for Attacks

Bilingual School Arson 'Response to Arafat Memorial'

According to indictment submitted Monday against three youths, they burned down Jewish-Arab school after it honored terrorist leader.

Bilingual School Arson 'Response to Arafat Memorial'

'Only Arafat Could Have Brought Peace', Says Widow

10 years after former PA Chairman's death, his widow says that the "armed resistance" today will not work.

'Only Arafat Could Have Brought Peace', Says Widow

Abbas, Hamas in War of Words over Gaza Explosions

Hamas brands Mahmoud Abbas a liar, after PA head accuses Islamist group of carrying out bomb blasts targeting Fatah officials.

Abbas, Hamas in War of Words over Gaza Explosions

Liberman: Abbas is Just Like Arafat - But More Dangerous

Israeli foreign minister reacts to Abbas's speech at memorial service for Yasser Arafat in which he claimed Jews 'defiling' Temple Mount.

Liberman: Abbas is Just Like Arafat - But More Dangerous

Abbas Says Arafat's 'Shrine' Will Move to Jerusalem

Abbas speaks at memorial event to PLO arch-terrorist, says his grave will transplant to 'capital of Palestine' as soon as possible.

Abbas Says Arafat's 'Shrine' Will Move to Jerusalem

Fatah Cancels Arafat Commemorations in Gaza after Bombings

Tensions reach new heights as official says Hamas refused to provide security for event to mark 10 years since death of Yasser Arafat.

Fatah Cancels Arafat Commemorations in Gaza after Bombings

Peace Partner? Abbas's Fatah Demands More Car Terror Attacks

'Moderate' Fatah issues spate of cartoons and images calling for more terrorism against Jews; 'run over the foreign settler!'

Peace Partner? Abbas's Fatah Demands More Car Terror Attacks

Deja vu?

Abbas Calls for 'Jerusalem Intifada' - Just Like Arafat Did

PA TV gives Abbas call for Temple Mount terror heavy rotation, in uncanny similarity to Arafat's 2000 intifada calls.

Abbas Calls for 'Jerusalem Intifada' - Just Like Arafat Did

Clinton: Israel Offered the Temple Mount to the PA

Former President reveals that, during the 2000 Camp David Summit, Israel had offered the PA control of the Temple Mount.

Clinton: Israel Offered the Temple Mount to the PA

'Abbas Can Have Peace with Israel or Hamas - Not Both'

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu sharply criticizes PA, Abbas Wednesday for demanding more construction freezes.

'Abbas Can Have Peace with Israel or Hamas - Not Both'

'Abbas Is Arafat In Disguise'

Deputy Minister Ofer Akunis slams building freeze demands for talk extension, says under Abbas 'tone has changed, essence has not.'

'Abbas Is Arafat In Disguise'

Martin Indyk's Moment of Questionable Judgment

Martin Indyk's Moment of Questionable Judgment

Arafat's Bodyguard: He Lied When Denouncing Bombings in Israel

Arafat’s former bodyguard confirms that the late PA chairman would lie when he condemned suicide bombings in Israel.

Arafat's Bodyguard: He Lied When Denouncing Bombings in Israel

Backtrack on Student Trip to Arafat's Grave

Barry Shrage, president of the organization who sponsored the group photographed next to the terrorist leader's grave, formally apologizes.

Backtrack on Student Trip to Arafat's Grave

Controversy as Students Visit Arafat's Grave on Pro-Israel Trip

Harvard University student group's trip to terror leader Arafat's grave sparks ire, retort from Jewish leader about pro-Israel 'extremists.'

Controversy as Students Visit Arafat's Grave on Pro-Israel Trip

Have the Palestinian Arabs Already Recognized Israel?

Have the Palestinian Arabs Already Recognized Israel?

Abbas Accuses Political Rival of Killing Senior Hamas Terrorist

PA Chairman claims his rival Mohammed Dahlan conspired with Israel in the 2002 elimination of a senior Hamas figure.

Abbas Accuses Political Rival of Killing Senior Hamas Terrorist

PA TV Pushes Arafat Poisoning Libel on Kids Show

Nov. broadcasts timed for Arafat's death anniversary shows kids blaming Israel for killing Arafat, expressing hatred of Israel.

PA TV Pushes Arafat Poisoning Libel on Kids Show

PA Says it Will Continue to Investigate Arafat's Death

PA dismisses Russian report that Arafat died of natural causes, says it will continue to investigate his death.

PA Says it Will Continue to Investigate Arafat's Death

Russian Experts Confirm: Arafat Died of Natural Causes

Russian scientists echo French team in refuting claims the former Palestinian Authority leader was poisoned.

Russian Experts Confirm: Arafat Died of Natural Causes

Poll: Most Palestinians believe Israel Poisoned Arafat

A majority of Palestinian Arabs believe Israel poisoned Yasser Arafat.

Poll: Most Palestinians believe Israel Poisoned Arafat

Al-Jazeera Fires Reporter for Questioning Arafat 'Assassination'

Ken Silverstein, one of the original authors of the network's coverage of Swiss investigation, reportedly fired after citing media bias.

Al-Jazeera Fires Reporter for Questioning Arafat 'Assassination'

What Mandela's Legacy Can Teach Us About Zionism

What Mandela's Legacy Can Teach Us About Zionism

Arafat's Widow to Challenge French Inquiry Into His Death

Suha Arafat pledges to challenge a French inquiry which found her husband's death to have been from natural causes.

Arafat's Widow to Challenge French Inquiry Into His Death

Swiss Expert Dismisses French Report on Arafat's Death

A French report ruling out poisoning in Arafat's death has a glaring inconsistency, says the co-author of a Swiss probe.

Swiss Expert Dismisses French Report on Arafat's Death

Arafat Widow 'Still Convinced' Her Husband was Poisoned

Rejecting the findings of a French team of experts Tuesday, Suha Arafat refuses to believe her husband died of natural causes.

Arafat Widow 'Still Convinced' Her Husband was Poisoned

Breaking News

French Experts Say Arafat Died of 'Natural Causes'

Leaked findings of report contradict claims by Swiss team which suggested PA leader had been poisoned. Israel 'not surprised'.

French Experts Say Arafat Died of 'Natural Causes'

PA Arafat Event Song Vows Unending Violence

At memorial event for Yasser Arafat on PA TV performers sing a song glorifying martyrdom and vowing violence 'no force can stop' on Israel.

PA Arafat Event Song Vows Unending Violence

Peres: It Would Have Been Easier to Shoot Arafat

Israeli President dismisses allegations that Palestinian Authority leader was poisoned in interview with Mexican newspaper.

Peres: It Would Have Been Easier to Shoot Arafat

Fatah Official: Israel 'Racist Enemy of All Nations'

Lebanese-based Fatah official on PA TV says Arafat taught 'all liberation movements' that Israel is 'prime enemy' of all nations.

Fatah Official: Israel 'Racist Enemy of All Nations'

PA Official: US Behind Arafat's 'Assassination'

Jibril Rajoub on PA TV accuses the US of being behind Yasser Arafat's 'assassination,' still maintains Israel poisoned Arafat.

PA Official: US Behind Arafat's 'Assassination'

Abbas Says Talks With Israel to Continue

Despite 'resignation' of Palestinian Authority negotiating team, PA head says they'll continue talking until the end of 9-month deadline.

Abbas Says Talks With Israel to Continue

'Abbas Involved in Arafat Poisoning'

Former PA intelligence officer says the current PA leadership was a partner in the 'murder' of Arafat.

'Abbas Involved in Arafat Poisoning'

PA: Jews Poisoned Arafat 'Like Prophet Mohammed'

On official PA TV Minister of Religious Affairs claims Arafat poisoned by Jews 'like prophet Mohammed.'

PA: Jews Poisoned Arafat 'Like Prophet Mohammed'

Hamas, Palestinian Authority Clash Over Arafat Accusations

Hamas prevents commemorative celebrations for Arafat in light of PA-backed study; PA: Hamas 'doesn't care' about Arafat's death.

Hamas, Palestinian Authority Clash Over Arafat Accusations

Abbas Vows to Uncover the Truth Behind Arafat's Death

PA Chairman says the entity is determined to uncover the truth of how former chairman Arafat died, regardless of the consequences.

Abbas Vows to Uncover the Truth Behind Arafat's Death

PA: Israel the Only Suspect in Arafat's 'Assassination'

PA says death of former chairman is "the crime of the 21st century", vows to find out who is behind his "assassination."

PA: Israel the Only Suspect in Arafat's 'Assassination'

PA Officials Call for 'International Probe' into Arafat Death

Senior PLO officials call for an international investigation as Israelis dismiss accusations as "soap opera".

PA Officials Call for 'International Probe' into Arafat Death

Press Conference to Discuss Results of Arafat Death Probe

Scientists who say Arafat probably died of poisoning will discuss the implications at Thursday press conference.

Press Conference to Discuss Results of Arafat Death Probe

Israel: Arafat 'Poisoning' Sounds More Like a Soap Opera

Israel denies any involvement in the death of former Palestinian Authority Chairman.

Israel: Arafat 'Poisoning' Sounds More Like a Soap Opera

Arab Media: Swiss Officials Confirm Arafat 'Poisoned'

Al-Jazeera reports that Swiss scientists studying Arafat's body confirm he was poisoned.

Arab Media: Swiss Officials Confirm Arafat 'Poisoned'

PA Receives Report on Arafat 'Poisoning'

The PA has received the reports of forensic investigations into the death of former PA Chairman, but won't make the findings public...yet.

PA Receives Report on Arafat 'Poisoning'

Did Russia Rule Out Arafat Poisoning?

Russian expert quoted as saying Arafat ‘could not have died of polonium poisoning’ – but agency immediately denies.

Did Russia Rule Out Arafat Poisoning?

Swiss Experts Confirm Polonium 210 on Yasser Arafat's Clothes

Experts confirmed that they found traces of polonium on clothes belonging to Yasser Arafat - but it still doesn't mean he was poisoned.

Swiss Experts Confirm Polonium 210 on Yasser Arafat's Clothes

Rabin Didn't Want to Shake Arafat's Hand, Reveals Associate

Hours before the signing of the Oslo Accords, former PM Rabin said that "Nothing will come of it," his bureau chief reveals.

Rabin Didn't Want to Shake Arafat's Hand, Reveals Associate

Fatah Activists Demonstrate Against Al Jazeera Over Arafat Slur

Protest outside Qatar-based new network's Ramallah office came after TV panelist criticized late PA leader Yasser Arafat.

Fatah Activists Demonstrate Against Al Jazeera Over Arafat Slur

‘Yasser Arafat Street’ – Soon in Israel?

Arab-Israeli city seeks to name streets for Yasser Arafat and anti-Israeli Egyptian leader Gamel Abdel Nasser.

‘Yasser Arafat Street’ – Soon in Israel?

Results of Arafat Poison Probe Not Expected Till May

The results of a probe into claims that former PA chairman Yasser Arafat was poisoned will not be known until the end of May.

Results of Arafat Poison Probe Not Expected Till May

IDF: Expect Intifada, Not Talks with Palestinian Authority

Israel's military is training for the possibility the Palestinian Authority may soon launch a formal third intifada.

IDF: Expect Intifada, Not Talks with Palestinian Authority

Hamas: Peres 'Admitted' that Israel Killed Arafat

Hamas calls to end talks with Israel, due to its claims that Peres "admitted" that Israel was responsible for the Arafat's "murder".

Hamas: Peres 'Admitted' that Israel Killed Arafat

Yaalon: Abbas's Goals Identical to Hamas's

Strategic Affairs Minister says a PLO state must not come into existence.

Yaalon: Abbas's Goals Identical to Hamas's