Arafat Probe

The day the Palestinians were born

Arafat and the PLO delivered them on July 17, 1968. Opinion.

One-way safe passage?

Arafat without Oslo

Rather than facing total obliteration, Hamas, if they have any rationality, should understand, as did Arafat 43 years ago, that accepting safe passage in return for total surrender of the hostages and arms is their only escape option. But Israel must refrain from another Oslo that brings them back. Opinion.

European court rejects attempt to reopen Arafat death probe

European Court of Human Rights rejects complaint filed by former PA chairman's widow and daughter to reopen an investigation into his death.

Russian Experts Confirm: Arafat Died of Natural Causes

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

Poll: Most Palestinians believe Israel Poisoned Arafat

A majority of Palestinian Arabs believe Israel poisoned Yasser Arafat.

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.

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.

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.