Israeli DM: Arafat likely to be expelled

Palestinian leader, Yasser Arafat will likely have to be expelled "in the near future," Israel's Defense Minister, Shaul Mofaz, was quoted as saying Tuesday. Mofaz spoke to Parliament's Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee.  

Israel Radio reported he told lawmakers "it is likely that Arafat will have to be expelled in the near future." "Today isn't the right time but the situation can change," Mofaz added. (Albawaba.com)

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