Israel’s new army chief reportedly opposes expelling Yasser Arafat. Lt. Gen. Moshe Ya’alon said in a closed meeting with senior military officers that such a move would be a mistake because it would restore Arafat’s legitimacy, according to the Israeli daily Ma’ariv.
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