Israel turns around and says Stop kicking the seat.

[Rilchiam]

Israeli forces are at Arafat’s compound.

Chief Palestinian negotiator Saeb Erakat called the operation “a very dangerous escalation.” Erakat said he had spoken with Arafat and that he was safe at that time, but “heavy shelling, heavy shooting” could be heard as they spoke.

“I worry about President Arafat’s life,” Erakat told CNN by phone from Jericho. “They are now inside the compound.”

:::sound of world’s smallest violin:::