turning point" for the Middle East Al-Quds city, Nov 11, SPA -- Prime Minister Ariel Sharon describedYasser Arafat's death Thursday as a turning point for theMiddle East as Israelis marked the end of an era inrelations with the Palestinians. "The recent events could be a historic turning point forthe Middle East," Prime Minister Ariel Sharon said."Israel is a country that seeks peace and will continueits efforts to reach a peace deal with the Palestinianswithout delay."--SPA1333 Local Time 1033 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/216732