I checked this and it has been widely reported in the Middle East and elsewhere without any censorship - e.g
http://www.hindustantimes.com/news/181_120594,0005.htm
http://www.haaretzdaily.com/hasen/pages/ShArt.jhtml?itemNo=241322&contrassID=1&subContrassID=1&sbSubContrassID=0&listSrc=Y
This is great news whatever Arafat's motives are.
The problem is that Palestinian suicide bombers are role models for Islamic fundamentalists all over the world. Unfortunately, nothing will change that - no matter what Arafat says.
Did you remember to celebrate Diwali this year Arthur?