Fateh's leader in the West Bank, Marwan Barghouthi, said on Wednesday that the Palestinians would continue the pressure on Israeli settlers that has caused many of them to leave the Occupied Territories, Israel’s Army Radio reported, cited by Haaretz.
"We will continue to besiege the settlers until all of them leave the territories," Barghouti added.
Israel views Fateh’s military wing, or the Tanzim, as one of the main groups responsible for Palestinian attacks on Israelis in the West Bank and Gaza Strip.
The leader also said that "The Palestinians are not obligated to (observe)a ceasefire in areas under Israeli control."
AFP, citing a poll by Yadiot Aharanot, reported Wednesday that one in five settlers in the West Bank and Gaza had agreed with the idea of leaving his house if he was given a replacement home inside Israel – Albawaba.com
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