On the orders of Defense Minister Hafez al-Assad, a close friend of Urabi, Arafat was subsequently arrested, found guilty by a three-man jury and sentenced to death.
Atas perintah Menteri Pertahanan Hafez al-Assad, seorang kawan dekat Urabi, Arafat ditahan, dinyatakan bersalah oleh tiga orang juri dan dijatuhi hukuman mati.