ABBA'S ACTIONS PROVE THAT ARAFAT LED THE ARMED INTIFADA

Abbas's Actions Prove that Arafat Led the Armed Intifada - Aluf Benn
The new Palestinian leadership has fomented a significant change in the diplomatic and security situation. Abbas's recent actions against terrorism prove that his predecessor, Arafat, indeed led the armed intifada and supported attacks against Israel. Arafat never took even the minimal steps that Abbas has now taken. Sharon wants to strengthen Abbas, but he also wants to ensure that Abbas's war on terror does not end with last week's steps. (Ha'aretz)