Anonymous Comrade writes: "The Independent (UK) is reporting that Yasser Arafat has sent a message to Washington "expressing full support for
the US military actions and disassociating the Palestinians from Mr
bin Laden." Arafat and other Palestinian officials are upset at bin Laden's attempt to "hi-jack" the Palestinian cause.

"[Palestinian Authority] security forces can be expected to try hard to
control demonstrations that might be held against the bombing for
fear television cameras will catch damning footage of Palestinians
expressing support for the man suspected of being behind the
September attacks.""