Israel blame Arafat for suicide attack

Israel today blamed Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat for a suicide attack in Jerusalem that killed three Israelis and stopping truce talks in their tracks.

A meeting of security chiefs was cancelled, and Israel hinted at retaliation, saying it would not work for a ceasefire by itself.

The suicide bombing was the second in two days. Dozens were injured in the attack at King George street in central Jerusalem. Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's office said: ``Israel cannot continue for long a unilateral effort'' to enforce a ceasefire. It also stated Arafat ``is solely responsible for the murderous terrorism''.