Palestinian president approves Arafat autopsy

The institute said it needs to test Arafat’s remains for conclusive findings,and Abbas has said he is willing to allow an autopsy in principle.

Abbas aide Saeb Erekat said today that Abbas has now given final approval,and is inviting the Swiss experts to test the remains. Erekat says “we are on the way to an

autopsy.”

Earlier today,Arafat’s nephew said he does not believe further testing is needed. It was not clear whether the nephew would block an autopsy.