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Arafat Names Successor to Prime Minister Abbas

Yasser Arafat nominated Ahmed Qurei for the position of Palestinian prime minister Sunday, one day after former Prime Minister Mahmoud Abbas resigned.

Arafat Wins Approval for New Cabinet; Israel Faces Political Crisis

The Palestinian parliament approved Yasser Arafat's new cabinet Tuesday, dampening an internal demand that Arafat share power and institute sweeping reforms in his leadership base.

Sharon Orders Israeli Troops to Withdraw From Arafat’s Compound

Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon ordered his troops to pull back from Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat's Ramallah compound Sunday, ending a 10-day siege that drew heavy criticism from the United States.

Arafat Announces Elections, Condemns Violence

Palestinian President Yasser Arafat condemned attacks on Israelis and announced elections will take place in early January in his first speech to parliament in 18 months Monday.

Palestinian Leader Arafat Announces January Elections

Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat will run for re-election in January, despite President Bush's call for a new Palestinian leadership, the Palestinian planning minister said Wednesday.

Israeli Strike Kills Six, Forces Surround Arafat Compound

Israel stepped up its incursion into Palestinian-controlled territory Monday as Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon announced his country's military is "preparing massive activity" against the Hamas militant group in the Gaza Strip.

Arafat Criticizes New West Bank Security Fence

Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat on Monday condemned Israel's construction of a security fence around the West Bank as "an act of racism."…

Israeli Troops Withdraw From Arafat Compound

Israeli tanks pulled back from Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat's besieged compound in the West Bank city of Ramallah Wednesday, ending an incursion Israel said was part of a search for suspected militants.

Israeli Forces Shell Arafat’s Ramallah Compound

Israeli tanks and troops stormed Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat's compound in Ramallah early Thursday in retaliation for Wednesday's suicide car bombing that killed 16 Israelis.

Arafat Calls for Political Reforms, Elections

Responding to pressure at home and abroad for an overhaul of his government, Palestinian President Yasser Arafat on Wednesday called for major political reforms and new elections.