Israeli officials are viewing the resignation of the Palestinian Cabinet as an opportunity to bypass Yasser Arafat. Defense Minister Benjamin Ben-Eliezer said the time is now right for an Israeli political initiative to encourage a moderate Palestinian leadership.
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