Israel does not intend to target any elected Palestinian officials as part of its policy of eliminating militants planning attacks on Israelis, according to a senior Israeli political source quoted by the Israeli daily Ha’aretz. The paper said the decision was taken during a meeting of Prime Minister Ariel Sharon’s Inner Cabinet.
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