Eitam: Conflict will lead to Arafat's death

Jerusalem Post ^ | Sep. 7, 2003 | THE JERUSALEM POST INTERNET STAFF

[yonif]

Housing and Construction Minister Effi Eitam said the current conflict with the Palestinians will likely lead to the death of Palestinian Chairman Yasser Arafat, but he would not predict how or when.

Eitam said Israel needs to make war with Arafat, as he is the country's enemy.

"This man can't enjoy any immunity," Eitam said in an exclusive session with Jerusalem Post editors and writers.

On the broader topic of the country's future, Eitam, chairman of the National Religious Party, said "an element of Judaism - not religion" that is modern and relevant must be injected into Israeli life, or the country will fail to live up to its goals upon its establishment: a safe place for Jews, a "normal" place for Jews to live and a country with a Jewish majority.

He said the method and details for doing that should be discussed widely.

[Humidston]

I like it... Pull a "Jimmy Hoffa" on him!

[oceanview]

of course, what nonsense, israel could kill him at any time. they don't, which tells you they want to keep him alive.

[CyberAnt]

If Arafat meets with .. say .. an "accident" - what are your perceptions of the repercussions against Israel ..??