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Israeli contenders for top job vow to topple Hamas

AGENCIES , JERUSALEM AND HEBRON, WEST BANK

Removing tens of thousands of Jews from the West Bank as part of a peace accord is becoming an increasingly difficult proposition because a radical minority is resorting to violence to hold on to land they believe God promised them.

It might become even harder if the Likud party returns to power on Feb. 10. Several of its candidates for parliament are ardent supporters of the settlers.

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