...az USA és Izrael nem kíván Arafat emberével tárgyalni.

www.debka.com Last Updated on September 7, 2003, 10:51 AM (GMT+02:00)

Arafat calls Fatah central committee meeting in Ramallah Sunday to choose Palestinian prime minister in place of Mahmoud Abbas who resigned Saturday. Leading candidates: legislature chairman Abu Ala, finance minister Salim Fayad, Nablus millionaire Munib al-Masri. DEBKAfile: Arafat determined to complete new government appointment in 24 hours to shut door on Abu Mazen's return. US and Israeli have refused to deal with Arafat or his appointees.