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Last update - 10:44 11/02/2008 IDF imposes closure on Jenin to thwart would-be suicide bomber By Amos Harel, Haaretz Correspondent Tags: Israel Defense Forces  For the first time in months, the Israel Defense Forces imposed a full closure on the West Bank city of Jenin on Sunday after receiving a tip that a suicide bomber planned to use it as a base to attack an Israeli target. Security forces fear renewed efforts by militants to carry out attacks, because of the escalation in violence between Israel and Palestinians in the Gaza Strip and the strikes on wanted Palestinian militants in the West Bank. An active Islamic Jihad terror cell planned and carried out a number of suicide bombings from the northern West Bank between 2003 and 2006, until its senior leaders were killed by the Israel Defense Forces. Advertisement Meanwhile, the Shin Bet security service announced Sunday night that it would allow dozens of wanted Palestinians affiliated with Fatah to travel unharmed in the West Bank as part of an ongoing amnesty deal with Israel. According to the deal, some 200 wanted gunmen will undergo a test period during which they will remain under the watch of Palestinian Authority security forces. The Shin Bet said most of the 200 men have abided by the rules of the agreement and have not gone back to carrying out terror attacks. Shin Bet added that a "positive dynamic" had been created for Fatah members who were not included in the deal, but warned that militants who have not received their okay to travel freely will be considered valid targets. Meanwhile, an Israeli civilian was lightly wounded on Monday when Palestinians hurled stones at his car in Kafr Hawara, near Nablus. Related articles: Zvi Bar'el / Perpetual blame game Livni: No hope for Palestinian state while Qassams persist PM: Terror can't be wiped out in one fell swoop Bookmark to del.icio.us   All in the family Tel Aviv municipality moves to retain contract with Gaza City as 'twin city.' Pining for a leader A documentary examines Ariel Sharon's motive for the Gaza disengagement.   1.   a "positive dynamic" had been created for Fatah members 03:47  |  akiva (zionist) 11/02/08   2.   What are the chances of peace? 09:10  |  Malka Ziv 11/02/08   3.   Israel is saving suicide bombers from exploding 10:13  |  dovale 11/02/08   4.   now let`s see; if I was hamas locked up in gaza... 11:51  |  eric 11/02/08   5.   Can`t be ,2 days ago Blair was assuring Pal security forces OK 12:15  |  Absolute Sweden 11/02/08

Today Online Hamas leaders go underground as Israel plans targeted killings Responses: 118 Harel and Issacharoff: New Hamas tactic: Bomb Israel into truce Responses: 67 Hebron settlers, Arab clans said holding 'reconciliation talks' Responses: 50 Editorial: Israel must protect its citizens and borders at all costs Responses: 49 Rosner's Domain Think Clinton won the Jewish vote in California? Think again McCain found a tool with which to woo conservative Republicans: Israel Why many Jewish men go beardless (WTR) New poll: Is it legitimate to cut electricity to Gaza? Factor: How's McCain better than Obama More Headlines 12:41 Barak orders IDF to gird for wide Gaza offensive 13:34 Hamas leaders go into hiding as Israel plans targeted killings 14:14 U.S. Jew says kicked out of Belgian cafe for wearing kippah 14:14 Sderot residents block Ayalon Hwy. in protest of Qassam fire 13:45 Olmert: Security forces may use every means to stop rockets 13:50 Barak said hoping to clinch spy satellite sale during Turkey visit 09:52 ANALYSIS / New Hamas tactic: Bomb Israel into a truce 13:12 On revolution anniversary, Iran vows not to suspend nuclear program 14:30 Jewish-owned home torched in northern Druze town of Peki'in youth 13:23 Obama rides momentum before 'Potomac Primaries' on Tuesday 12:44 U.S. pushes Israel to accept proposed Egypt border deal 09:01 Police: Crime dropped in 2007 as less terror put cops back on beat 14:29 Denied entry to U.S., Amy Winehouse dominates Grammies from afar Previous Editions Select Day 10 feb 08 feb 07 feb 06 feb 05 feb 04 feb 03 feb 01 feb 31 jan 30 jan 29 jan 28 jan

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