Yes. That is the plan. President Bush has made plans for the whole region early in the year, and has followed them since. He also has plans for the disposal of Arafat and the installation of Palestinian leaders who will cooperate with Israel and bring peace to the region. That is the reason the U.S. has wanted Arik Sharon to lay off Arafat for now. Arafat's fate is sealed, there is nothing he can do to stay in his leadership position.

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