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Impact of Israel Assassination on Peace, Terrorism

For the first time since the founding of the Jewish state, Palestinians have assassinated an Israeli cabinet member. The Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine has claimed responsibility and retaliation for the killing of its leader. Prime Minister Ariel Sharon blames Yasser Arafat, but he has denounced the murder and promised to arrest the killers. With Israel expected to retaliate, and the US trying to reduce the violence while it gathers Arab support for action in Afghanistan, we speak with Israelis, Palestinians and Middle East specialists about the future of the peace process and the war against terrorism. Newsmaker: More Victims of Anthrax in the Senate - Anthrax particles found on Capitol Hill were so refined they spread through the air without detection. Now, as parts of the Capitol are being closed and hundreds are being tested for exposure, Alan Murray, of The Wall Street Journal, and Bill Roper, former head of the Centers for Disease Control, address ongoing prophylactic and public relations measures. Reporter's Notebook: US Bombs Hit Red Cross in Kabul - Trying to avoid civilian casualties in Afghanistan, the Pentagon has made aid to starving and destitute people a well-publicized part of its war on terrorism. But last night, missiles reportedly struck a Red Cross warehouse in the Afghan capital of Kabul. From Geneva, spokesman Kim Gordon-Bates assesses the damage and continuing need for humanitarian aid.