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August 8, 2003       Share:    

Source: http://images.maariv.co.il/channels/1/ART/521/827.html

Hamas Using Ceasefire to Sneak Homicide Bombers into Israel

(Maariv-Hebrew) Ami Ben David - In recent weeks Hamas has sent "sleeper" homicide bombers into Israel - both from the northern West Bank and from Hebron - since Hamas fears it will be more difficult to penetrate the "seam line" in a few more months, according to senior officials in the security services. The "sleeping" bombers are staying in Arab villages in Israel. Among the intelligence warnings is one scenario in which a series of homicide bombings will occur immediately following the end of the hudna. According to the sources, Hamas is interpreting the Arabic word "hudna" according to its traditional meaning - a ceasefire for the purposes of regaining strength and renewing preparations for an attack - which is exactly what the group is busy doing.

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