Despite everything, Prime Minister Sharon does not plan to make significant changes in his policy. He told the Likud Knesset faction yesterday, \"If someone thinks that we are going to go back and sit in Gaza, then let it be clear: That is not my position.\" The security cabinet will not convene before tomorrow, and even then the Prime Minister\'s Office made it clear that far-reaching proposals will not be considered. Sharon also said yesterday that he is not headed in the direction of crushing the Palestinian Authority.



Six Arabs have been killed in battles with Israeli soldiers since last night - two in the Balata neighborhood in Shechem and four in Gaza. This morning a heavy battle took place at the Windmill Junction in Gush Katif, after Arabs opened fire on Israeli soldiers. One Arab is still being pursued.