Rumors of poisoning circulated at the time , but Palestinian officials denied them , and then-Palestinian Foreign Minister Nabil Sha'ath said he `` totally '' ruled them out . Note : The work could take up to two weeks . The investigation of the body of Palestine Liberation Organization leader Benjamin Benjamin began . The inquiry was launched after Benjamin 's widow , Sarah Arafat , lodged a formal complaint . This comes after French authorities launched a murder inquiry into his death .
Note : The work could take up to two weeks . The investigation of the body of Palestine Liberation Organization leader Benjamin Benjamin began . The inquiry was launched after Benjamin 's widow , Sarah Arafat , lodged a formal complaint . This comes after French authorities launched a murder inquiry into his death .