Yasser Arafat denied an Israeli newspaper report that he has transferred tens of millions of dollars overseas. Palestinian attorney Asama Sa’adi sent a letter to the Israeli daily Yediot Achronot demanding it print a retraction of allegations that Arafat and his deputy Abu Mazen had siphoned off funds in case they are forced into exile, reports said.
Help ensure Jewish news remains accessible to all. Your donation to the Jewish Telegraphic Agency powers the trusted journalism that has connected Jewish communities worldwide for more than 100 years. With your help, JTA can continue to deliver vital news and insights. Donate today.
The Archive of the Jewish Telegraphic Agency includes articles published from 1923 to 2008. Archive stories reflect the journalistic standards and practices of the time they were published.
