1. Grimly determined governments can succeed in curbing terror. 2. The United States recognizes that curbing terror will be easier if there is renewed movement toward Palestinian statehood. 3. President George W. Bush telephoned a message of support Thursday to Prime Minister Ariel Sharon of Israel and demanded action by Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat to curb terror. 4. And while Bush is entertaining a Saudi peace proposal, he also is insisting that Arab leaders use their influence with Arafat to curb terror. 5. Meanwhile, CIA Director George Tenet may bring Israeli and Palestinian security experts to Washington for talks on curbing terror, two other U.S. official said. 6. Meanwhile, CIA Director George Tenet may bring Israeli and Palestinian security experts to Washington for talks on curbing terror, two other U.S. officials said. 7. The U.S. administration kept the heat on Yasser Arafat, refusing to accept recent overtures by the Palestinian leader as any clear or serious call for curbing terror. 8. The White House demanded action by Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat to curb terror. 9. There was no immediate presidential decision Friday to act against Arafat, but the threat is aimed at convincing the Palestinian leader he must do more to curb terror. |