(Reuters) Few tears will be shed for the ailing Arafat in Washington, which has long seen the Palestinian icon as an obstacle to peace. U.S. officials believe Arafat's death, or removal from the scene, would create new dangers but also opportunities to end the conflict with Israel. "There is definitely going to be a battle for the future Palestinian leadership," one administration official said.
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