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Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat remains trapped inside his West Bank headquarters compound in Ramallah, surrounded by Israeli forces. Mr. Arafat says he feels his life is in danger. Chief Palestinian negotiator Saeb Erekat says Israeli soldiers are so close, Mr. Arafat can hear them speaking Hebrew. On Sunday, about 40 peace activists, their arms raised and holding white flags, made their way past surprised Israeli soldiers to meet with the Palestinian leader. Up to a dozen were arrested when they left Mr. Arafat's compound. Others said they would remain ...

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