Following the failure of the Israeli's government's gestures to Abu Mazen, IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Moshe Yaalon now supports similar gestures to the new PA leadership headed by Abu Ala.Posted on 10/03/2003 2:42:59 PM PDT by anotherview
Yaalon Supports Gestures to Abu Ala
13:42 Oct 03, '03 / 7 Tishrei 5764
Following the failure of the Israeli's government's gestures to Abu Mazen, IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Moshe Yaalon now supports similar gestures to the new PA leadership headed by Abu Ala.
Yaalon says that hundreds of terrorists should be freed, including those who took active part in attacks against Israelis, and says that almost all the checkpoints in Yesha should be removed. Defense Minister Sha'ul Mofaz and GSS head Avi Dichter oppose these moves, while Prime Minister Sharon's position is not yet known.
In July, Israel released several hundred Arab security prisoners, opened roads in Gaza to unchecked Arab traffic, and withdrew IDF forces from Gaza and around Bethlehem - all in an effort to prop up Abu Mazen's government. It did not work, however, and Abu Mazen resigned approximately a month ago.
Ahmed Qurei, also known as Abu Ala, has had difficulty forming a new government, but is finally expected to present it in the coming days.
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