| 06/02 09:45 |
| IDF continues operations in Nablus |
| IDF forces operating in Nablus over the
weekend arrested some sixty Palestinians suspected for their involvement
in terrorist activity. Soldiers discovered and neutralized two explosive
devices in the city. |
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| 06/02 09:30 |
| Gunfire, explosive device in Gaza, no injuries |
| A powerful explosive device was discovered
and safely detonated by soldiers at an IDF post at Gush Katif junction
this morning in the Gaza Strip. Palestinians fired at an IDF post
in the Erez industrial area, and on the Netzarim road. No injuries
were reported in any of the incidents. |
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| 06/02 09:15 |
| Ben-Eliezer meets with Burns |
| Defense Minister Benjamin Ben-Eliezer
is currently meeting with William Burns, U.S. Assistant Secretary
of State for Near East Affairs, to discuss possible Israeli reactions
to the renewed wave of Palestinian terror attacks. CIA Director George
Tenet is due to arrive today. |
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| 06/02 09:00 |
| Foreign Ministry calls on Israelis to leave
India |
| In light of the increased tension between
India and Pakistan, the Foreign Ministry issued a statement over the
weekend advising Israeli citizens currently traveling or residing
in India to leave the country immediately. |
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06/02 08:45
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| Arrests of Palestinians suspected of terror
involvement continue |
| IDF forces arrested overnight nine Palestinians
suspected of involvement of terrorist activity in the villages of
Jamain, north of Ariel; Rasidiah, west of Nablus; and Madma. |
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