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Source: http://www.pmo.gov.il/nr/exeres/5E39FBEF-6D1C-44C0-A4F8-E927DA54318D.htm
Sharon: Israel to Step Up Operations Against Terrorists
(Prime Minister's Office) At the weekly Cabinet meeting Sunday, Defense Minister Mofaz said that there has been a noticeable increase in the number of attempts to perpetrate terror attacks and other atrocities in Israel, and in Judea, Samaria and Gaza, and cited the attacks in French Hill in Jerusalem, the infiltration into Morag, and mortar fire at Neve Dekalim, all of which resulted in Israeli fatalities. The Defense Minister noted that the IDF and the security services are continuing with initiatives to thwart suicide terrorists and widening efforts to prevent Kassam rocket fire. Prime Minister Sharon said that operations against terrorist organizations must be stepped up, especially in light of the countless attempts to perpetrate attacks, and due to the fact that the Palestinian Authority is making no efforts to stop the terror. Prime Minister Sharon said that he had instructed that the war against terror be increased and that there be no compromise with terror. Foreign Minister Shalom briefed the Cabinet on his participation in the 59th UN General Assembly, where Israel came with a list of aims: Bringing up the issue of Iranian nuclear weapons before the Security Council as soon as possible. Increasing international pressure on Syria. Receiving assurances from European states and other countries that they will not support Palestinian efforts against the security fence. Reducing the number of anti-Israel resolutions in the UN and ending the exaggerated interest in Israel's affairs, which succumbs to the Palestinian attempt to internationalize the conflict. Advancing the fight against anti-Semitism.