Delegation members at the Israeli army checkpoint, signing a declaration releasing the army of any responsibility for their safety

Entering Palestinian Authority vans bearing the sign “Official Delegation”

Gush delegation walking to the Mukata’a

The crowding at the gate, everybody wants to get in

A mourner

Masses press forward to the parking lot that was converted into a helicopter pad

The new grave, still empty

Height of excitement: the helicopter with the coffin of Yasser Arafat on board touching down