Yasser Arafat gave clear instructions when he wanted a halt to terrorist attacks, and also let it be known when he did not, according to a Palestinian leader on trial in Israel. According to a document allowed for publication on Monday, Marwan Barghouti said during Shin Bet questioning that the Palestinian Authority president made specific requests to him and other Palestinians when he wanted a cease-fire, Israel Radio reported.
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