Palestinian Council Debates Arafat's Cabinet, and Leadership
"This is a huge debate," said Salah Taamari, a member of the Palestinian Legislative Council from Bethlehem, as it went into the second day of its first session since May.

"The tension within the council reflects the tension of the Palestinian people," Mr. Taamari said. "Now is our chance to tell the world we represent our people."

While the council met, Israeli news organizations gave prominent play to what was described as a declaration that Fatah, Mr. Arafat's movement, was about to make, rejecting attacks against Israeli civilians.…
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