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Al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigades Declares Partial Truce
 The unofficial armed wing of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas' ruling Fatah party announced last night that it will halt its attacks in Israel proper, starting within the next 48 hours. Zacharia Zubeidi, the Jenin commander of the Al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigades, said his organization would also consider suspending its attacks in the West Bank if Israel likewise declared an end to its attacks. "If Israel declares a cease-fire ... then we will consider a complete cease-fire," Zubeida told Israel Channel One Television.His announcement came shortly after Abbas announced he would incorporate the Al-Aqsa Brigades into the official Palestinian security forces to "protect" its members from being pursued by the Israeli Army. Zubeidi and his men backed Abbas during his election campaign and gave him a warm welcome during a visit to Jenin. Posted by: Fred 2005-01-19 |
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