Arafat Taken to Paris for Treatment

One of Arafat’s Aide Munib Al-Masri reported that the Palestinian Leader will be sent to Jordanian capital Amman. With a private plane later, he will be flown to Paris it is expected. According to a statement issued by the French Presidential Office, France will send the plane to Amman.

Israel on the other side announced that Arafat could return back. Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon meeting with Palestinian Prime Minister Ahmed Qurey gave the guaranty it is reported. Israel, which did not allow Arafat to leave his compound in Ramallah for three years, was noting that Arafat could only go abroad; however, his return cannot be guaranteed.