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Ramallah retreat seen as defeat for Sharon |
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| Palestinian officials described the easing of the siege as a victory and the consequence of Mr Arafat's refusal to bow to pressure and leave his offices. Orla Guerin reports. |
| The BBC's Barbara Plett reports: "The Israelis can come and go as they please" | |
| Middle East analyst Sam Katz: "There can't be any peace while Arafat is in power" |