In keeping with the American \"request,\" the IDF removed its forces from within Ramallah, Tul Karem, and other PA-controlled areas, although the army continues to encircle all the cities. Defense Minister Ben-Eliezer denied today that this move had been \"forced\" upon Israel. Soldiers have been warned to be alert for terrorists attempting to exit the cities and perpetrate attacks, as many intelligence warnings of such terrorism have been received by Israeli intelligence.
Gush Katif security officers demand the demolition or evacuation of 25 buildings that stand alongside the Kisufim entrance to Gush Katif. Terrorists use the buildings every few days to hide in or behind and shoot on Israeli cars, resulting in several casualties over the past few weeks. The residents say that if this camouflage threat is neutralized, it will enable a large reduction in the army forces protecting the road and will save life. The Arabs who detonated yesterday\'s powerful bomb under a tank near Netzarim, killing three IDF soldiers, also hid behind a building whose demolition the Jewish residents have long demanded.
Gush Katif security officers demand the demolition or evacuation of 25 buildings that stand alongside the Kisufim entrance to Gush Katif. Terrorists use the buildings every few days to hide in or behind and shoot on Israeli cars, resulting in several casualties over the past few weeks. The residents say that if this camouflage threat is neutralized, it will enable a large reduction in the army forces protecting the road and will save life. The Arabs who detonated yesterday\'s powerful bomb under a tank near Netzarim, killing three IDF soldiers, also hid behind a building whose demolition the Jewish residents have long demanded.