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In Face of Mortars, Israel Grits Its Teeth

(Ha'aretz) Amos Harel - Nearly 80 mortars and Kassam rockets landed on the settlements of Gush Katif in the last 36 hours, the heaviest bombardment by Palestinians since the end of January, but it seems that as long as the shelling does not cause casualties, the attacks will not - for now - precipitate any change in Israeli policy. The barrage of mortars exposes the weakness of the PA security forces, which are unable to restrain the militant groups responsible for the shooting. Israel still believes in Abbas's intentions, but is finding it difficult to count on his abilities. "They constantly ask us for more time," said a senior source in the defense establishment, "but even when they finally take action, it's all done too little, too late."
2005-04-11 00:00:00
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