(Reuters) Israel will retain security control of the northern West Bank after it evacuates four isolated Jewish settlements in the area next month, Israel Radio said Tuesday. Israeli officials said the Defense Ministry had recommended to Sharon's security cabinet, which met on Tuesday, that Israeli forces retain security control of territory around the four settlements and keep existing military bases in the area. The radio said the northern West Bank would be designated "Area B," a classification meaning that Israel would be in charge of security in the area.
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