Prime Minister Sharon will not allow the European Union's Middle East mediator Migel Mauritinius to meet with the besieged Yasser Arafat. The Israeli bulldozers have stopped their work at the compound, and Arafat and some 200 terrorists - 50 of them wanted - remain holed up in the lone remaining building. Israel demands that the 50 give themselves up.
Popular Arab unrest against Israel's tight siege around Yasser Arafat continues. Fatah has ordered/requested a general strike in the PLO-controlled cities, in an attempt to further ignite Arab anger. The army is preparing its troops to deal with the expected protests.
The United Nations Security Council will debate Israel's ongoing siege on Arafat's office tonight. The United States is making efforts to make it a hurried and general session and to convince the others not to bring it to a vote. This, in order to keep the Iraqi issue at the center of attention.
Popular Arab unrest against Israel's tight siege around Yasser Arafat continues. Fatah has ordered/requested a general strike in the PLO-controlled cities, in an attempt to further ignite Arab anger. The army is preparing its troops to deal with the expected protests.
The United Nations Security Council will debate Israel's ongoing siege on Arafat's office tonight. The United States is making efforts to make it a hurried and general session and to convince the others not to bring it to a vote. This, in order to keep the Iraqi issue at the center of attention.