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Arafat cedes power to a Palestinian prime minister
Arafat’s sweeping authority has eroded as parliament approves a prime minister post. Mahmoud Abbas is slated to assume the role, creating a power-sharing framework while Arafat retains control of security, negotiations, and the ability to fire the premier. Observers see this as a strategic shift likely to influence future peace talks.
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Ramallah
West Bank
Israel
Yasser Arafat
Arafat
Mahmoud Abbas
Abbas
Gaza
Hanan Ashrawi
Palestinian Authority
Justice Ministry
Nabil Abu Adeneh