"The Israel-Palestine scenario has undergone a dramatic change. The Palestine Authority established under the mandate of the UN is being demolished. The State of Israel itself had emerged from a territory into Statehood after a grim struggle and supreme sacrifice over several decades. Ironically, its sworn rival, the Palestine Authority, coming almost on the threshold of statehood has swung back into wilderness, chaos and confusion. Out of 8 cities, 7 are under the occupation of Israel. Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat, himself, is within Israel?s grasp..."