Minister of Science, Culture and Sport Matan Vilnai (Labor), in a series of radio interviews this morning, acknowledged that the government had set no deadline for Israel\'s ultimatum that the PA hand over the murderers of Minister Ze\'evi. Nor, said Vilnai, have the cabinet yet decided what it would do if the PA does not meet Israel\'s demands. Instead, the Cabinet will convene again within a short time to decide its next steps.
Cabinet Secretary Gideon Sa\'ar, however, said that if the Israeli demands are not met, Israel will act against the Palestinian Authority the same way the international community is acting against terrorist-sponsoring countries.
Prime Minister Sharon was quoted as saying that he will breathe deeply, wait a few days, and if the murderers are not given over - he will strike out at Arafat. \"That which was, will no longer be,\" he said.
Cabinet Secretary Gideon Sa\'ar, however, said that if the Israeli demands are not met, Israel will act against the Palestinian Authority the same way the international community is acting against terrorist-sponsoring countries.
Prime Minister Sharon was quoted as saying that he will breathe deeply, wait a few days, and if the murderers are not given over - he will strike out at Arafat. \"That which was, will no longer be,\" he said.