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Jerusalem, 18 December 2001
PM Sharon: 31 terror attacks in 48 hours; four Israelis wounded
(Communicated by the Prime Minister's Media Adviser)
Prime Minister Ariel Sharon spoke on Tuesday, December 18, 2001,
with US Secretary of State Colin Powell. Prime Minister Sharon
briefed Secretary Powell on the situation in the field, noting
that there have been 31 terror attacks in the past 48 hours in
which four Israeli civilians were wounded including one seriously
and one child.
Prime Minister Sharon said that the mortar firings, planting of
bombs and shooting attacks on the roads continue. Arafat
continues to give the green light to terrorism, is not arresting
terrorists and has taken no preventative actions to foil
terrorist attacks.
Prime Minister Sharon praised US Envoy General Anthony Zinni, and
his efforts to achieve a cease-fire. He stated that Israel will
continue to be committed to peace.
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