(Jerusalem Post) Herb Keinon - The Defense Ministry is preparing a systematic war against Hamas, Defense Minister Shaul Mofaz told the cabinet Sunday. "The defense establishment deems it important to weaken this organization, which is a strategic enemy of Israel, especially as we approach disengagement from the Gaza Strip," he said. Mofaz said it was decided to counter the recent wave of terrorism with a wave of continuous pressure against the terrorist organizations. The bulk of this effort will be directed at Hamas and Tanzim, which Mofaz said is increasingly being supported by Hizbullah.
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