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Siege of Arafat's HQ Enters Week 2 

Jump to full article: Associated Press (AP), 2002-09-28
Author: Jamie Tarabay / Associated Press Writer

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At Yasser Arafat's compound, under Israeli siege for the 10th day, the two sides are bickering about cigarette rations and garbage removal – but they aren't talking to each other about ending the standoff. . .

Palestinians complain that Israelis have restricted the entry of coffee and cigarettes to a group accustomed to using both in abundance. It appears to be a tactic to make those inside jumpy.

The Israeli military spokesman's office refused to comment on the issue.

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