(Ha'aretz) Aluf Benn - Efforts to renew American involvement between Israel and the Palestinians will be significantly boosted with the passing of the man who has been described as the obstacle to any settlement or compromise. Without Arafat in the arena, pressure on Israel will mount to coordinate the withdrawal from Gaza and the northern West Bank with the PA. Sharon will try to stick to his plan and delay political dialogue with the PA until it becomes clear whether there is a stable leadership on the Palestinian side that both wants and is able to fight terrorism.
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