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Arafat Calls for Halt to Terrorist Activity

In his strongest appeal for an end to anti-Israel violence, Palestinian Authority Chairman Yasser Arafat Sunday called for a halt to all "terrorist activity" against Israel, threatening to arrest those who carry out armed attacks.

Israel Security Cabinet Severs Contact With Arafat

Israel cut ties with Yasser Arafat Wednesday, saying the Palestinian leader is "directly responsible" for a deadly attack on an Israeli bus that killed 10 people and injured more than 30 others.

Israel Security Cabinet Cuts Contact With Arafat

Israel Wednesday cut ties with Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat, saying Arafat is "directly responsible" for a deadly attack on an Israeli bus that killed 10 people and injured more than 30 others.

Israel Attacks Arafat Outpost

Israeli missiles Monday struck a security complex belonging to Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat. The attacks followed a series of suicide bombings against Israeli targets over the weekend.

Arafat, Peres Agree to Pursue Peace Plan

Israeli Foreign Minister Shimon Peres and Palestinian President Yasser Arafat agreed Wednesday to begin security talks aimed at ending more than a year of violence.

Arafat Declares Cease-Fire, Israel Suspends Military Action

Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat Tuesday announced he would unilaterally move to enforce a cease-fire in the troubled West Bank and Gaza Strip. The Israeli government responded by suspending all military action in the region.