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Ananova : Arafat's 'frantic calls' to world leaders as Israeli forces attack ========================================= Yasser Arafat has made frantic calls to at least a dozen world leaders from his mobile phone as he hides out in a darkened, windowless room. His headquarters in Ramallah are under attack by Israeli troops who have swarmed into his headquarters, punching holes in walls. Among those the Palestinian leader has spoken with are US Secretary of State Colin Powell and UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan. Arafat has been trapped in his three-story office building, which was plunged into darkness when soldiers destroyed a generator. Phone links were blocked, leaving Arafat with only a mobile phone to connect him with the outside world. He has pleaded for immediate international intervention, but has been given no solid promises. After a submachine gun was reportedly placed on the table in front of him, Arafat told the media: "They want me under arrest or in exile or dead, but I am telling them, I prefer to be martyred." Israeli tanks have also rumbled into a Palestinian town adjoining Bethlehem, where Christians are celebrating Easter. They did not enter Bethlehem itself. Five Palestinians and two Israeli soldiers were killed Friday as Israeli forces took over the West Bank city of Ramallah. 25 Palestinians were wounded and 60 detained. Story filed: 03:37 Saturday 30th March 2002 --------------------------- ANTI-NATO INFORMATION LIST ==^================================================================ This email was sent to: [email protected] EASY UNSUBSCRIBE click here: http://topica.com/u/?a84x2u.a9617B Or send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] T O P I C A -- Register now to manage your mail! http://www.topica.com/partner/tag02/register ==^================================================================
