Israeli diplomatic sources said that Israel would not respond \"disproportionately\" - read \"militarily\" -since that is \"precisely Arafat\'s objective in this provocation.\" The Security Cabinet has convened once again this morning to decide on its response, as well as on the question of whether Yasser Arafat will be permitted to leave Ramallah and fly to Beirut for the Arab summit. At the same time, American mediator Gen. Zinni continues his efforts to achieve a ceasefire. He will head a trilateral meeting with Israel and PLO representatives.



About five hours after the attack, the PA issued a sort-of condemnation, saying that Israeli civilians in Israel should not be harmed. Residents of Jenin shot in the air to celebrate the attack.