Defense Minister Ariel Sharon told the Knesset today that Jordan was a “Palestinian state” and Israel would not allow the establishment of another Palestinian state on the West Bank. Sharon was making his first address to the Knesset in his new capacity as Defense Minister, replying to parliamentary questions.
He said that there were signs of a renewal of shooting on Israel’s northern border as the Palestinians were fortifying their positions there and building up stocks of arms and ammunition. Referring to his inspection of the northern area yesterday, Sharon said Israel had no intention of “putting towns and industries in the north underground.” He said ways would be sought to ensure normal life and production under shellfire.
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