Life after Yasir: Ariel Sharon has outlived his hated rival Arafat. But now that he's gone, so is Sharon's biggest excuse for not negotiating with the Palestinians.(Dispatches) From: The American Prospect | Date: December 1, 2004| Author: Benn, Aluf | COPYRIGHT 2004 The American Prospect, Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

TEL AVIV, ISRAEL -- YASIR ARAFAT'S death is a historic milestone in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, a new starting point in the efforts to resolve the decades old holy land feud. It presents an opportunity to resolve the conflict, but lots of political determination and skill are needed from the dueling sides, the United States, and the international community to make it happen.

The veteran Palestinian leader died when the intifada he'd led against Israel since Septemb...

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