U.S. News: Unsettled times in the Middle East(1/19/04): "The Jewish settlement movement, whose spread has anchored Israel's occupation of the Palestinian-populated territories, shows no signs of blinking on the eve of probably the most fateful confrontation of its 36-year history. Long assailed by the Israeli peace movement, the settlers, who believe Israel has a God-given right to the West Bank and Gaza lands, are now facing a threat from an unexpected source: Sharon, who has been perhaps their most powerful backer in government. But after failing to end the intifada uprising militarily or diplomatically, Sharon has decided to seek security for Israelis by clearing out settlers and soldiers from the heart of the Palestinian areas, leaving nearly all 3.5 million Palestinians enclosed inside fortified barriers and thereby separating the two warring sides. His plan would dismantle many tiny outposts like Ginot Aryeh and even some permanent, suburban-style settlements. 'This is my program and I will carry it out!' Sharon declared at a stormy Likud convention last week."
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