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Netanyahu: Pullout Must be Reciprocated
(Jerusalem Post) Gil Hoffman - Finance Minister Binyamin Netanyahu told Prime Minister Ariel Sharon on Tuesday that he opposes an unreciprocated pullout from settlements, Netanyahu's spokesman said. Netanyahu told Sharon he favors reaching an agreement based on reciprocity. He said with unilateral steps it may be clear what Israel is giving, but not what it is receiving. Sharon told Netanyahu he is making an effort to convince the Palestinians to take action on the diplomatic and security fronts. A source close to Netanyahu said if Israel takes a unilateral step, it should receive a unilateral step in return. The source said an agreement can be worked out with the U.S. to advance Israel's interests if it pulls out from the Gaza Strip. Netanyahu is believed to have the swing vote in the cabinet that could decide whether Sharon's plan passes.