41. But immediately after the meeting, Arafat made it clear they were not inclined to accept any delay in promised Israeli pullbacks. 42. But the group made it clear that it would continue its political struggle against the Israeli pullback in the West Bank. 43. Clinton is to meet with Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat on Thursday in an effort to reach a compromise between the sides that will allow the Israeli pullback. 44. Clinton is to meet with Arafat on Thursday in an effort to reach a compromise between the sides that will allow the Israeli pullback. 45. Clinton is to meet with Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat on Thursday in an effort to reach a compromise between the sides that will spur an Israeli pullback. 46. Early on, Netanyahu briefly addressed lawmakers and was heckled by a right-wing lawmaker when he referred to terms for an Israeli pullback from the West Bank. 47. Going into the summit, Arafat demanded an Israeli pullback and approval of an international fact-finding mission. 48. However, Clinton also assured Arafat that he would insist that the upcoming Israeli pullback would at least be in the double digits, Erekat said. 49. Her aim is to narrow their differences on other key issues enough to issue summit invitations -- and to assure Arafat there will be another Israeli pullback. 50. Israeli officials have said U.S.-brokered talks earlier this week brought some advances toward a deal for an Israeli pullback from the West Bank. |