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Middle East
Rabbo jumps ship...
2002-10-17
Palestinian Information Minister Yasser Abed Rabbo, one of the most visible Palestinian leaders, said Thursday he would not be part of a new government currently being formed by Palestinian President-for-life leader Yasser Arafat (1929-2002?). "For personal reasons, I don't wish to be part of the upcoming Palestinian government. I have informed President Arafat of my decision this morning," Abed Rabbo told The Associated Press. Arafat has come under intense pressure from his Fatah movement to completely overhaul his Cabinet, which includes members who have been his close associates for decades. The new Cabinet is expected to be announced Saturday or Sunday, said another Palestinian spokesman, Nabil Abu Rdeneh.
"Yes, thank you. I deeply appreciate this opportunity to step down from my position with the gummint before gunnies come by and shoot up my house or Hamas kills me in the streets."
Posted by:Fred Pruitt

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