Shaath: "USA still deeming Arafat leader

"I met to Arafat and talked US Secretary of State Colin Powell on phone.
Powell is indispensable figure for cease-fire process. US administration has still deemed Arafat leader of Palestinian Authority," Shaath told reporters outside of Arafat’s headquarters. Shaath complained about the lack of US pressure on Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon. "We’re not fully satisfied with the international community’s reaction. They can do much more, especially the United States," he said. Asked whether he thought Israel would carry out its threat, he said: "One should always fear what this government will do and can do."