Israel called on its security forces to resume operations against members of Hamas and Islamic Jihad, Israel Radio reported. There have been no reported Israeli operations against the terror groups since Prime Minister Ariel Sharon announced a unilateral cease-fire on May 22. Both groups have claimed responsibility for last Friday’s deadly suicide bombing in Tel Aviv.
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