Israel Bows to U.S. Pressure, Planning Change in Fence Route

(Maariv-Hebrew) Amir Rappaport - Responding to American pressure, the IDF is planning a new route for the fence closer to the "green line," which will not encompass the city of Ariel and the towns of Shevei Shomron and Kedumim as previously planned. According to State Department sources, Israel agreed to delay construction of the fence in problematic areas.


2003-08-04 00:00:00

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