Arafat Silences the Opposition

(Jerusalem Post/AP) - Arafat's critics said there are not enough new faces in the 19-member Cabinet, and that some of those suspected of corruption remain in their posts. "I don't think this Cabinet can lead the Palestinians out of the crisis," said legislator Ziad Abu Amr. An angry Arafat tried to silence him, shouting: "You are not allowed to talk about the members of the executive committee, you are not allowed."


2002-10-31 00:00:00

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