IDF Expects Gaza Withdrawal Under Fire by Palestinians

(Maariv-Hebrew) Amir Buhbut - Within the Israel Defense Forces, estimates are increasing that the withdrawal from Gaza will take place under Palestinian gunfire. A senior IDF officer said, "the recent incidents are a sign to Israel from the gunmen - 'the disengagement won't necessarily take place quietly because we decide and not Abu Mazen.'" According to the officer, "the 'calm' is the result of a decision by the terror groups and not of Abu Mazen. It has no connection to the presence of PA security forces in the area."


2005-04-18 00:00:00

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