Greedy Pig
21-01-2005, 13:59
CNN: http://www.cnn.com/2005/WORLD/meast/01/21/mideast/index.html
JERUSALEM (CNN) -- In a move to stop rocket and mortar attacks on Israel, Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas has ordered a two-phase deployment of security forces along the border with Israel, a statement from his office said Friday.
"The president ordered the Palestinian police, preventative security and the Intelligence units to spread inside the cities and refugee camps in the Gaza Strip to maintain order and protect the interests of the population," according to the statement.
The movement of Palestinian security forces came under threat of Israeli military action.
Earlier in the week, Israel approved plans for a major offensive in Gaza if the Palestinian Authority failed to stop Qassam rocket and mortar attacks on Israelis.
The first phase of the deployment was under way Friday with security forces in place in northern Gaza. Phase two will involve southern Gaza and is to take place within 48 hours.
According to Palestinian security sources, between 2,000 and 3,000 security forces members were to be deployed along the Gaza-Israel border.
Witnesses in Gaza said they have seen Palestinian security forces stopping and inspecting vehicles near Erez and Karni junctions.
Abbas, who was inaugurated last weekend, has been deeply involved in efforts to persuade Palestinian militant groups to join a cease-fire in hopes Israel would reciprocate.
Abbas, also known as Abu Mazen, met with officials from Islamic Jihad and Hamas on Wednesday. Neither side agreed with Abbas' cease-fire plan, but Palestinian Authority officials remained optimistic.
The military wing of Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad have carried out deadly attacks on Israeli civilians as well as military targets.
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What do you guys think? Is this the Starting of the End of the Palestinian conflict?
I for one, Am glad the Palestinians are finally trying to keep in check their own citizens and terrorist. I hope Abbas succeeds. I hope he doesn't get assassinated soon.
JERUSALEM (CNN) -- In a move to stop rocket and mortar attacks on Israel, Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas has ordered a two-phase deployment of security forces along the border with Israel, a statement from his office said Friday.
"The president ordered the Palestinian police, preventative security and the Intelligence units to spread inside the cities and refugee camps in the Gaza Strip to maintain order and protect the interests of the population," according to the statement.
The movement of Palestinian security forces came under threat of Israeli military action.
Earlier in the week, Israel approved plans for a major offensive in Gaza if the Palestinian Authority failed to stop Qassam rocket and mortar attacks on Israelis.
The first phase of the deployment was under way Friday with security forces in place in northern Gaza. Phase two will involve southern Gaza and is to take place within 48 hours.
According to Palestinian security sources, between 2,000 and 3,000 security forces members were to be deployed along the Gaza-Israel border.
Witnesses in Gaza said they have seen Palestinian security forces stopping and inspecting vehicles near Erez and Karni junctions.
Abbas, who was inaugurated last weekend, has been deeply involved in efforts to persuade Palestinian militant groups to join a cease-fire in hopes Israel would reciprocate.
Abbas, also known as Abu Mazen, met with officials from Islamic Jihad and Hamas on Wednesday. Neither side agreed with Abbas' cease-fire plan, but Palestinian Authority officials remained optimistic.
The military wing of Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad have carried out deadly attacks on Israeli civilians as well as military targets.
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What do you guys think? Is this the Starting of the End of the Palestinian conflict?
I for one, Am glad the Palestinians are finally trying to keep in check their own citizens and terrorist. I hope Abbas succeeds. I hope he doesn't get assassinated soon.