“When one approaches the cross-roads–one had better slow down lest a dangerous clash occur.” This was the advice given to the Palestine Liberation Organization leaders last week by a leading Cairo radio commentator. PLO chief Yasir Arafat’s arrogant speech at the UN General Assembly last week and then the recent raid in Achziv and today’s atrocity in Beisan were the reply. Encouraged by the applause Arafat.
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