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Sharon Gives Abbas a Chance
(Jerusalem Post) - Aluf Benn Even after the Afula bombing, Prime Minister Sharon's office made clear that he is sticking to the political process and plans to meet again with Abbas in the near future to try and gradually shift security control and responsibility to the Palestinian government. Defense sources spoke Monday about the need to "let Abu Mazen take off," which is dictating Israel's cautious policy regarding retaliation for the bombings. (Ha'aretz) A senior diplomatic official said Hamas and Islamic Jihad, supported by Iran and Syria, realize that if Abbas succeeds in steering the PA onto a different track, their historical role will be terminated. They are now fighting for their lives, with instigation by and support from outside forces.