What Killed Arafat?

[Peter Lemkin]

Good point Magda. The stuff is so toxic that even those who introduced it into the food were probably exposed and suffered effects.

That would happen only if the 'introducer' was not informed [unlikely]. One could take the Polonium powder either 'straight' or already mixed with something from a lined safety container [small - as only a small amount is needed and it is primarily alpha radiation] and right into the food item[s], without any danger to the person doing that - or others who might come near it. it would be the person ingesting it who would be poisoned, alone. If it was a 'regular' attendant who went rogue for money or change of allegiance it will be hard to locate them. If someone unusual came once or just a few times in the final days or weeks...they should be looked at carefully...and who they met and where they met them all traced out. It could be very complex, however, as it might have been placed in something far outside of the compound he was staying in, with the knowledge that it would be delivered and was an item that Arafat himself would eat. [a favorite food or some medicine he took - even his brand of toothpaste would work - or a gift of chocolate/cake/other food etc.]