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| Israel arrests would-be suicide bomber |
| 2005-05-01 |
| HT to LGF! Israeli security forces have arrested a suspected would-be suicide bomber in the West Bank city of Tulkarm. It is the first Israeli operation in the area since Tulkarm was handed over to Palestinian control a month ago. fence complete near Tulkarm? I believe so... Israeli soldiers moved into Tulkarm to arrest Muhammed Shalhub after learning that the 19-year old Palestinian had recorded a videotape in which he described his plans to carry out a suicide bombing. "Don't tell anyone" Oops! Tulkarm's Governor has criticised the Israeli raid as a violation of the handover agreement. But Israel says it reserves the right to enter Palestinian towns to stop what it calls "ticking bombs". Meanwhile, the Palestinian Authority has vowed to end street patrols by armed militants. taking back what little authority they can get without riling up the rustics It has also threatened to use force to prevent them at the start of a law-and-order drive by President Mahmoud Abbas. Hamas militants have reacted angrily to the order for an end to such patrols, which have continued despite a cease-fire agreed by armed factions at the behest of Mr Abbas. "We will allow no patrols in the Palestinian street except for those of the Palestinian Authority," Interior Minister Nasser Youssef said. "In case dialogue with the factions fails, the Palestinian Authority will take the initiative and impose its control by force." Masked militants began patrols during the conflict, at the same time setting up booby traps and obstacles to hamper Israeli raids. Such patrols are also a way for the militants to show their local strength. "Yar!" Mr Abbas prefers to negotiate with the militants rather than crack down on them, as Israel has urged. But last week Mr Abbas ordered forces to use an "iron fist" to prevent cease-fire violations. he meant an "Iron Frist" which until very recently meant 'stern negotiations going on forever' |
| Posted by:Frank G |