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Source: http://www.pmo.gov.il/PMOEng/Communication/Spokesman/2005/02/spokemes270205.htm
Sharon: No Progress Until Terrorism Is Eliminated
(Prime Minister's Office) Prime Minister Sharon told the Cabinet Sunday: * "The terrorist attack was perpetrated by members of Islamic Jihad. The orders came from Islamic Jihad elements in Syria; even though we know this for a certainty, the fact is not enough to absolve the Palestinian Authority of its responsibility for the departure of the terrorist and of its obligation to act against his partners in the crime. The immediate test for the PA will be in vigorous action against Islamic Jihad members." * "While the State of Israel is interested in advancing towards a settlement with the Palestinians, there will be no diplomatic progress until the Palestinians take strong action to eliminate the terrorist organizations and their infrastructures in the PA areas." * "Recently, the State of Israel has been showing restraint in order to facilitate progress; however, it is clear that if the Palestinians do not begin to take vigorous action against terrorism, Israel will be compelled to step up military activity that is designed to protect the lives of Israeli citizens." * "I reemphasize that there will be no diplomatic progress as long as the Palestinians do not act in accordance with their commitments and eliminate the terrorist organizations."