Yasser Arafat’s deputy is reportedly considering relocating to Jordan to set up an opposition movement to the Palestinian Authority. Mahmoud Abbas is considering the move after serious disagreements with Arafat, the Israeli daily Ha’aretz reported, citing an Omani newspaper.
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