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Slain IDF soldiers David Rubin and Ahikam Amihai (Flash 90 / IDF) Last update - 16:59 03/02/2008 Shin Bet chief: Trial of soldiers' murderers near Hebron a 'farce' By Barak Ravid ,Haaretz Correspondent Tags: IDF, soldiers, PA, Hebron The head of the Shin Bet security services on Sunday blasted the Palestinian Authority for what he termed the 'farcical' legal proceedings held against the Palestinian murderers two off-duty Israel Defense Forces soldiers near the West Bank city of Hebron late last year. Yuval Diskin told ministers at the weekly cabinet meeting that the trial held for the murderers was a 'farce,' as the PA court decided to sentence them to 15 years in prison each, rather than the life terms it had promised Israel. Diskin said that due to pressure from Israel, the defendents were given an additional 10 years, on charges of harming Palestinian interests. Advertisement He added that the Shin Bet was currently examining the letters of indictment against the suspects. IDF soldiers Akikam Amihai and David Rubin were hiking near Hebron in late December when they came under fire from three Palestinian terrorists in a Jeep. The defendants, 24-year-old Amar Taha, a Palestinian police officer, and 26-year-old Ali Dandanes, a PA court clerk, turned themselves in after the attack, fearing they would be captured by Israeli security forces. The Shin Bet chief also said that since U.S. President George W. Bush's visit to Israel last month, the PA security services have significantly reduced their operations against Hamas militants in the West Bank. He added that a number of wanted militants arrested by the PA have also since escaped. Related articles: Soldiers killed on hike in West Bank eulogized for courage Surviving hiker recounts Friday`s shooting attack in Hebron Hills PA premier Fayyad says suspects in killings of 2 Israelis caught by PA Father of terror victim slams Olmert for letting PA try the killers Terrorists who carried out deadly W. Bank shooting were Fatah men Bookmark to del.icio.us   60 years later The JNF is reportedly planning to commemorate demolished Palestinian villages. Mika and Amy Mika says he would like to work with Amy Winehouse on her 'Jewish album'.   1.   fair, really 17:58  |  realism 03/02/08   2.   realism? what realism? 18:42  |  Boris 03/02/08   3.   Olmert has turned his back on Jewish sovereignty!!!! 18:43  |  Jessie 03/02/08   4.   Since when have the Pals ever kept a promise? 18:54  |  Jason 03/02/08   5.   Two stories and some hope 19:10  |  Mark Lincoln 03/02/08   6.   The Nerves 19:40  |  Abe 03/02/08   7.   Chutzbah 21:04  |  Colin Wright 03/02/08   8.   re `#2 Realism` 21:07  |  Colin Wright 03/02/08   9.   re #5 `Two stories and some hope` 21:11  |  Colin Wright 03/02/08   10.   What`s the fuss? 21:15  |  Rory 03/02/08   11.   Holy Book 22:07  |  Palestinian Brit 03/02/08

Today Online Barak: We urgently need a fence along Egyptian border Responses: 193 IDF commander gets 15 months in prison for W. Bank rampage Responses: 73 U.S. Methodist Church renews drive for divestment from Israel Responses: 201 Report: JNF parks to mark demolished Palestinian villages Responses: 60 Al-Qaida claims attack near Israeli Embassy in Mauritania Responses: 31 For all the excitement, very little has changed in the Gaza Strip Responses: 37 Rosner's Domain Obama, Clinton and Iran: The vote that made the difference Not despite Iraq - because of Iraq Super Tuesday: Counting the Jewish votes (WTR) Poll: Is there a "constant virulent campaign" against Obama? The campaign for Darfur has achieved all its goals - but one More Headlines 23:12 IDF kills Lebanese man in cross-border shooting 21:26 Shin Bet: Militants smuggled advanced arms into Gaza Strip 19:43 Egypt: We won't tolerate further attempts to breach Gaza border 20:43 IAEA chief brushes off concern over Arab nuclear development 18:41 Report: JNF parks to mark demolished Palestinian villages 22:17 Brothers jailed for plan to set fire to cars during Gaza pullout 18:37 MKs slam Barak decision to remain in government despite campaign pledge 21:02 Histadrut chair warns of strike if gov't does not boost dollar 20:39 Brig.-Gen. Udi Dekel appointed to head PMO negotiations staff 17:14 Mika: I want to work with Winehouse on her 'Jewish album' 19:59 Man suspected of severely beating wife released to house arrest 22:10 Obama, Clinton and Iran: The vote that made the difference Previous Editions Select Day 01 feb 31 jan 30 jan 29 jan 28 jan 27 jan 25 jan 24 jan 23 jan 22 jan 21 jan 20 jan

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