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To: Ilaine who wrote (102927)	6/25/2003 10:40:06 PM
From: Ilaine	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 281500

>>Unauthorized Outposts Crop Up in W. Bank<< guardian.co.uk >Two new outposts set up in West Bank By Nadav Shragai Two new outposts have been built in the territories over the last few days, reports from both Peace Now and the settlers indicate. Yitzhar residents have announced the establishment of a new outpost nearby the settlement, in reaction to the dismantling of Mitzpeh Yitzhar last week. The new outpost, called Ariel Hill, "in honor of the prime minister, who has established many outposts," plays home to six young men. Yitzhar residents intend to set up three more outposts within the next few days. In addition, Yitzhar residents again tried to rebuilt Mitzpeh Yitzhar yesterday, but were prevented from doing so by the Israel Defense Forces. Peace Now also reported a new outpost, west of Revava in the West Bank. This outpost includes a single, uninhabited trailer. Since the meeting between Defense Minister Shaul Mofaz and the Yesha Council two-and-a-half weeks ago, Peace Now has reported the establishment of nine new outposts. << haaretz.com

To: Ilaine who wrote (102927)	6/26/2003 2:34:47 AM
From: frankw1900	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 281500

So what is your point? That Israel's got fruitcake religiosos? They're a minority and don't run the country. If Sharon's government is willing to do something radical, then they're going to come out and challenge him, and the majority of Israelis who don't want to fulfill biblical prophesy with bodies of their children and do want a peaceable arrangement with the Palestinians. One problem the Israeli-Palestinians have is symmetry. If the one is going to have a "civil war" so will the other. They can have 'em out and out, down and dirty, or low key. Either way, their respective trouble makers will have to be taken off the board. The leadership of neither relishes the prospect but outside forces are pushing them in that direction.