1.   Arafat has also discussed statehood plans in Egypt, Morocco, Russia and Tunisia.

2.   Arafat has discussed statehood plans in Egypt, Morocco, Russia and Tunisia.

3.   In recent months, statehood plans have been a major point of contention between Israel and the Palestinians.

4.   Israel has called that stance irresponsible and dangerous and demanded that Arafat stop talking about unilateral statehood plans.