Israel will not take any action against Yasser Arafat before a U.S.-led offensive against Iraq, a Cabinet member said. Transportation Minister Avigdor Lieberman told Israel Radio that it is necessary to “get rid” of the Palestinian Authority president, whom he blamed for terrorist attacks, but said such a move would have to wait.
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