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Last update - 12:02 03/05/2008 Palestinian forces en route to Jenin for large-scale security op By Avi Issacharoff, Haaretz Correspondent, and The Associated Press Tags: Israel, Mahmoud Abbas  Hundreds of Palestinian police are heading to the former militant stronghold of Jenin to deploy there as part of the Palestinian government's security plan. The government of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas is gradually trying to reassert control in West Bank towns. Earlier this year, Palestinian forces deployed in the city of Nablus. Some 480 Palestinian police prepared to deploy in Jenin on Saturday. Their commander Suleiman Amran says it's an important day for the town and that there's "no chance for troublemakers to return to Jenin." Advertisement A senior Palestinian official said the operation will encompass close to 50 villages, and is scheduled to last three months. The forces, some of whom received U.S.-funded training in Jordan, will focus on capturing criminals, primarily car thieves. As such, the government has issued orders to confiscate any weapons possessed illegally. Israel has welcomed the Palestinian efforts, but continues to conduct frequent arrest raids in the West Bank. Palestinian officials have complained that such raids undermine their security plan. Related articles: Israel: Amnesty program for Palestinian gunmen a success Israel: PA can reopen 20 police stations in West Bank Three Palestinians killed, 13 hurt in clan violence in Qalqilyah Bookmark to del.icio.us   Security first Foreign Minister Livni tells the PA to ensure terrorists don't exploit Israel's gestures. Terrorist pride Lebanon-based guerillas Hezbollah say they're proud to appear on the U.S. terrorist list.   1.   Is that acceptable for Israel ? 11:11  |  Jean Van Daem 03/05/08   2.   Palestinian forces, take pride! 11:44  |  Akiva P 03/05/08   3.   Abbas` actions in Jenin 12:58  |  Meir 03/05/08   4.   the trouble makers and police are one and the same 16:33  |  r 03/05/08   5.   They will succeed in enforcing the LAW! 18:35  |  PA Cop in Ramallah 03/05/08   6.   Won`t work 19:43  |  David 03/05/08   7.   THE KAPO`S ARE COMING! 20:22  |  American PAtriot 03/05/08   8.   Haaretz is misinformed not 480 Palestinian police 20:25  |  Gil 03/05/08   9.   Haaretz is misinformed not 480 Palestinian police 20:26  |  Gil 03/05/08   10.   "Trouble-makers" - OK, it`s a start... 20:26  |  Phillipe T. Lucre 03/05/08   11.   What a Farce 21:12  |  El-Birawi 03/05/08   12.   Haaretz is misinformed not 480 Palestinian police 21:20  |  Gil 03/05/08   13.   capturing criminals, primarily car thieves?? 21:44  |  vik 03/05/08   14.   # 4 PA Cop....hope so 21:49  |  Lynn 03/05/08   15.   Uht-oh 04:19  |  Mark Lincoln 04/05/08   16.   Here we go ... again! We`re back in peace ... again! 16:46  |  Sima 04/05/08

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