(New York Times) William Safire - Only if Arafat is pressured by the U.S., the European Union, Russia and Arab countries, will he agree to a program diminishing his hold on power. Sharon says he is "in contact with Jordanians and Egyptians in concept not in details." Not the Saudis? "The problem with the Saudis is that they come with a vision of peace between the Arab world and Israel, but documents we have captured show how their interior minister is supporting Hamas terror even after Sept. 11. They must stop it."
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