Politics Sep 11 Israeli Cabinet Votes to Expel Arafat, but Delays Action The Israeli government called Yasser Arafat a "complete obstacle" to peace, and in a majority vote, agreed the Palestinian leader should be expelled, though the cabinet made no immediate plans to do so.
Politics Apr 23 Arafat, New Prime Minister Agree on Palestinian Cabinet Palestinian Authority leader Yasser Arafat approved a compromise version of his new prime minister's cabinet Wednesday, paving the way for implementation of an internationally-backed "road map" for peace with Israel.
Politics May 02 Freed From Compound, Arafat Tours West Bank Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat emerged from his embattled West Bank compound Thursday after being held there under Israeli siege for more than a month.
Politics Apr 05 Palestinian Militants Killed, U.S. Envoy Meets With Arafat U.S. envoy Anthony Zinni met with Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat on Friday as Israel continued its military incursion in the West Bank, reportedly killing two leading militants, despite calls from President Bush to withdraw.
Apr 02 Mideast Violence Rages; Arafat Rejects Exile Offer At least 13 Palestinians and one Israeli soldier died today during fighting throughout the Palestinian territories. Continue reading
Mar 29 Israeli Troops Storm Arafat’s Compound By PBS News Hour Israeli troops exchanged gunfire with Arafat's security guards in the Ramallah complex, wounding 25 of the leader's bodyguards. Five Palestinians and one Israeli soldier were killed in the fighting, according to hospital officials. Continue reading