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Source: http://www.haaretz.com/hasen/pages/ShArt.jhtml?itemNo=286214&contrassID=2&subContrassID=1&sbSubContrassID=0&listSrc=Y

Arafat Refuses to Disband Al Aqsa Martyrs' Brigades

(Ha'aretz) - Arnon Regular Most reports have focused on Abu Mazen's plan to make Muhammad Dahlan head of the PA's security services. However, Palestinian sources said the dispute between Arafat and Abu Mazen actually revolves around the premier-designate's plans for establishing a new PA security policy, and whether he must win Arafat's approval for every decision he makes. Abu Mazen insists that he be granted sole authority over the disarming of armed factions including Fatah's Al Aqsa Martyrs' Brigades. A majority of the Palestinian Legislative Council (PLC) has consolidated around Arafat, and it is doubtful that Abu Mazen can win the council's confidence unless he reaches a deal with Arafat.

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