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...know there is no peace process to speak of, right now, only vague talk about a "road map" - yet to be released - that both sides ought to follow. But the basic stalemate remains the same: Sharon refuses to negotiate or consider any political process until Palestinian attacks cease and Arafat has been removed (a position apparently accepted by the Bush Administration); Arafat has no intention of going anywhere, the Palestinian leadership have proved incapable of reining in terrorism and the continued occupation of the West Bank by Israeli troops renders hypothetical all discussion about Palestinian political and security reform...
CANADIAN M.P. Member of Parliament Jean Guy Carignan's card, featuring Yasser Arafat, sparked an uproar. He said it reflects his wish for harmony in the Middle East: "I am in favor of peace and justice...
...Arafat Gets Audited...
...commend TIME for the article on the investigation into the finances of Yasser Arafat and the Palestinian Authority [WORLD, Nov. 18]. You revealed the past difficulty in uncovering corruption in the Palestinian Authority. The efforts of the team of American accountants who are helping the new Palestinian Finance Minister are welcome. Their investigation represents a step away from the failed leadership of Arafat and offers a more positive approach to coexistence with Israel. DAN FENDEL Piedmont, Calif...
...last, Arafat's monopoly on money is being exposed, and everyone can see the fraud and corruption that has been, and no doubt is still, taking place. Your article did a service for the Palestinian people, whose suffering has increased as a result of Arafat's manipulation of sizable contributions from the world at large. The piece also informed the international community, which up to now has stubbornly refused to see this corruption. VIVIAN LERER Belle Harbor...