Israel is still in control of the West Bank, and unlike Gaza, that territory is dotted with Jewish settlements, making a ceasefire there a different issue. Israel has been reluctant to agree to a West Bank truce, concerned that militant groups would take advantage of it to hit settlers and prepare attacks into nearby Israeli towns.
Tue, Apr 24, 2007 - Page 6 News List
Ceasefire in Gaza under threat
PROCLAMATION `The blood of our people is not cheap,' a Hamas statement said in response to Israeli military raids over the weekend, urging Palestinians to unite
AP , GAZA CITY, GAZA STRIP
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