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Israel waters down tough stance in face of EU criticism

Following harsh criticism from the EU, which was again repeated today, the Israeli government is to tell leaders that it will dismantle its security fence if attacks against Israelis stop, the EUobserver has learned.

Israeli sources told this news site that the Israeli foreign minister, Silvan Shalom, who is visiting Brussels today and tomorrow (17-18 November) for regular consultation, is ready to tell the EU that the fence may be dismantled if attacks against Israeli civilians stop. <...

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