I heard it was more in the range of 2 - 3 billion rather than 5 billion. Whatever the exact number, it is still quite a bit of money that has been skimmed off. <a HREF="http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2003/11/07/60minutes/main582487.shtml">Arafat's Billions</a> <hr color=green> I found a story that puts the estimate in the $4.2 - $6.5 billion range. <a HREF="http://www.arabnews.com/?page=4§ion=0&article=53769&d=1&m=11&y=2004">Arafat Aides Resume Talks With Israel, Fight Over His Fortune</a>
OK, so it's in the 2-6.5 bill range. Thanks for the links!! I think I had read the 2nd one before and thats where i got the info.
No problem because I am also curious on what the approximate amount is. <hr color=green> Considering the amount of money that his wife is used to spending every month; she is probably going to be reluctant in giving it to the Palestinian people. In regards to a will or some other <i>legal instrument</i> that would go into force after his death, I doubt that he would be charitable after hording money for years & years.
Shouldn't that be a... ( * ? Question btw... why all the US love for the former head of the PLO terrorist groups? Israel olympian tragedy? Plane hijackings, etc? Remember? Will we mourn OBL in 25-30 years??
Until Sharon checks out of this world...there is gonna be no peace...he was/is a ruthless killer.(Lebanese War..him and the States did a good number on them)
Interesting story......... <a HREF="http://www.haaretz.com/hasen/spages/498661.html"> Palestinian leaders head to Paris to announce Arafat's death</a>
He is dead, no, he is alive, no, he is dead, no, he is alive, no, he is dead, no, he is alive........... Today, Drudge ran both headlines simultaneously; they have it covered either way!
Between this and the reign of witches thread, I keep thinking the wicked witch is dead. Guess not...yet.
