Security officials report that about 25 wanted terrorists are hiding out in PLO leader Yasser Arafat's Mukata compound in Ramallah. Many of them have carried out attacks against Israelis. Among the Arabs is Machmoud Darma, a Force 17 ringleader whose cell is responsible for murdering 15 Israelis.
Also seeking refuge with Arafat is Tawfiq Tirawi who heads the Palestinian Authority's intelligence service in Judea and Samaria. Tirawi is wanted for organizing shooting attacks on Gilo, smuggling arms, building explosives, and giving shelter to terrorists. He was also one of the Arabs involved in the hostage standoff at Bethlehem's Church of the Nativity during Operation Defensive Shield.
Also seeking refuge with Arafat is Tawfiq Tirawi who heads the Palestinian Authority's intelligence service in Judea and Samaria. Tirawi is wanted for organizing shooting attacks on Gilo, smuggling arms, building explosives, and giving shelter to terrorists. He was also one of the Arabs involved in the hostage standoff at Bethlehem's Church of the Nativity during Operation Defensive Shield.