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  • Israel says road map goes with Abbas resignation

    09/06/2003 1:22:24 PM PDT · by yonif · 47 replies · 290+ views
    Jerusalem Post ^ | Sep. 6, 2003 | HERB KEINON
    Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's Office responded to Palestinian Authority Prime Minister Mahmoud Abbas's resignation Saturday by saying Israel would not accept a situation where the PA is controlled by Yasser Arafat or someone who does his bidding. At the same time, Israeli diplomatic said the move is likely just a tactical maneuver by Abbas. While one official said Abbas resigned in order to bring massive international pressure on Arafat to take him back and give him real power, other officials said it was a tactical move to get Israel and the US to reduce pressure on Abbas to dismantle the...