Arafat orders arrests after Israeli bombings linked to jail break
Arafat ordered the arrest of 20 suspected militants and tightened security around jailed Hamas activists after Israel claimed four death by own action bombers from Assira near Nablus had escaped a Palestinian jail. Israel warned of another attack. Netanyahu urged peace through strength.
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Arafat Denies Responsibility for Jerusalem Bombings
In remarks to reporters Yasser Arafat rejects Israeli claims he failed to crack down on militants, saying he can not guarantee results. Israel accuses Hamas of leaders hiding in Palestinian cities as it updates a list of Hamas activists. National police seek to uncover Hamas infrastructure through the Assira squad investigation.
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