Sharon under pressure to make ceasefire hold

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The US will place Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon under strong pressure to react rapidly to the ceasefire announced by Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat. Israel is insisting on 48 hours of complete calm before entering into formal truce negotiations.

Author: Reeves, Phil
Arafat, Yasir

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Intifada is going nowhere, weary Palestinians say

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Some Palestinians are becoming cynical about the intifada, stating that it has done nothing to bring an end to the violence. There is growing concern about how the intifada has evolved from a popular uprising into a more specific armed conflict.

Author: Reeves, Phil
Palestinian Territories, Palestine (Historical region)

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Sharon's role in igniting intifada to be investigated

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The Orr Commission is to investigate the violence that broke out following the visit by Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon in Sep 2000 to Temple Mount in Jerusalem, Israel. Police killed at least seven Palestinians from east Jerusalem.

Author: Reeves, Phil

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Subjects list: Israel, Political activity, Israeli foreign relations, International relations, Palestine National Authority, Sharon, Ariel
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