Israel bans Arafat from Gaza Airport

The Israeli Government has banned Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat from using Gaza International Airport, meaning he will have to pass through Israeli checkpoints any time he tries to leave his homeland.

Wed, 17 Oct, 2001 - 19:55

The move is in response to the assassination of Israeli Tourism Minister Rehavam Zeevi in Jerusalem’s Hyatt Hotel this morning.

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