Arafat-Sharon Peace Talks Postponed
Because of course Yasser Arafat has complete control over every single Palestinian terrorist, and they'll stop if he asks nicely. Demanding absolute calm for 48 hours before talks begin is essentially giving veto power over the peace process to any hard-line anti-peace group (or individual). Now, while the whole world is rushing to assert their opposition to terrorism, is probably the best chance we'll have for the Palestinians and the Israelis to make an agreement and stick to it. But Sharon may blow his chance by ditching the talks on a technicality.