Ariel Sharon yesterday revealed plans to dismantle all Jewish settlements in the Gaza Strip, in the first specific statement of how he intends to fulfil a pledge to unilaterally withdraw Israel from some of the occupied territories. The prime minister drew criticism from his cabinet and party after he told ruling Likud MPs that he saw a time when there will be no Jews left in Gaza. A few hours later, he saw off a no-confidence vote in parliament by one vote after members from two smaller parties in his coalition walked out. The Labour opposition and the Palestinians questioned whether the man who engineered the spread of the settlements intends to oversee the destruction of even a few. Full Story
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