Israel 'decides in principle to expel Arafat'

Israel’s security Cabinet tonight decided in principle to expel Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat, but put off immediate action, Israeli TV reported.

Thu, 11 Sep, 2003 - 19:28

Israel’s security Cabinet tonight decided in principle to expel Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat, but put off immediate action, Israeli TV reported.

The ministers ordered the army to come up with a plan to remove the Palestinian leader, the TV said, adding that this could take days, if not weeks.

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