(Yediot Ahronot-Hebrew) - Diana Bachor Europe is pressing Israel to "free" Arafat, who has remained in his Ramallah compound for the past 15 months. On Thursday, the Prime Minister's Office clarified that it has given no assurances of any kind about the location or future of Arafat. Sources in Sharon's office said they only promised President Bush not to harm Arafat physically. Sources in Jerusalem said that Arafat is free to leave his compound and go anywhere he wishes, but without a return ticket. He stays there because he knows that as soon as he leaves, Israel will arrest the wanted terrorists hiding in his compound.
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