The Palestinian leader, Mr Yasser Arafat, said he hoped peace would prevail. He called on Mr Ahern and Mr Blair to play a similar role in the Middle East peace process.
Arafat hopes for peace
The Palestinian leader, Mr Yasser Arafat, said he hoped peace would prevail
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