Arafat calls for followers to 'terrorise the enemy'

Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat today called on his people to “terrorise your enemy” as he bitterly marked the 56-year anniversary of Israel’s establishment.

In a speech broadcast live on Palestinian television, Arafat repeatedly called on his people to be steadfast in their struggle against Israeli occupation.

He ended the speech with a quote from the Koran. “Find what strength you have to terrorise your enemy and the enemy of God,” he said.

The phrase in the Koran refers to Muslims’ wars against non-believers.

It is followed by a phrase saying: “If they want peace, then let’s have peace.”