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Abbas threatens to use force against rebels
(Agencies)
Updated: 2005-04-28 18:00
Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas threatened to use "an iron fist" against
anyone who violates a cease-fire with Israel, his toughest statement against
militants since taking office in January.
Abbas has been under heavy pressure by Israel and the United States to take
tougher action against militants. But so far, he has preferred to negotiate with
gunmen.
"We will hit with an iron fist anyone who violates the Palestinian national
interest and agreement," Abbas told a group of Palestinian police in the Gaza
Strip on Wednesday. His comments were reported in the Palestinian daily al-Hayat
al-Jadida on Thursday.
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