Iraqi people are the victims of Saddam's mistakes. Saddam mistaken to believe Arab peoples support him. Mubarak to confer with France's Chirac on Tuesday. Iraq, peace process, bilateral ties, main issues on the table. Egypt not a monarchy where succession is a matter to be settled.
Tension rises in southern Iraq as Iraqi forces pursue detention, random execution campaigns.
US contemplates tightening of Libya sanctions. Economic ties with Israel contingent upon progress in peace. Arafat holds talks with Jordan s new heir. US jets hit northern Iraq missile launchers. Mubarak, Chirac to meet Tuesday.