Israel releases Faisal El-Husseini's guards

The Israeli police arrested two guards for the Palestinian official in charge of the Jerusalem file, Faisal El-Husseini, immediately following his talks with UK Foreign Minister Robin Cook in a yard in East Jerusalem.

The Palestinians bursted in rage for this behavior, considering it a provocation.

Cook was avoiding any work that might raise disputes and arguments, especially as his previous visit ended up with a big diplomatic row.

Israeli sources justified the arrest of El-Husseini's guards, saying that one of their guards was prevented by the Palestinian guards from getting into the meeting room with Cook and El-Husseini.