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Article: Arafat blocks new Cabinet Palestinian Prime Minister Qureia's choice for security chief rejected
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- Oakland Tribune
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- November 5, 2003
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RAMALLAH, West Bank -- Yasser Arafat delayed the formation of a
new Cabinet on Tuesday by blocking his premier's choice for security
chief, which will slow fledgling efforts to restart peace talks with
Israel after a three-month freeze in contacts, Palestinian officials
said.
Prime Minister Ahmed Qureia has assigned all Cabinet portfolios,
with the exception of the interior minister, who would control the
security forces, the officials said. Qureia met Tuesday with Arafat,
but failed to resolve the dispute over the post.
Underlying the argument is Arafat's refusal to relinquish control
over some of the security services. Qureia's candidate, Gen. Nasser
Yousef, seeks broad powers.
Qureia's ...