Top Israeli military officials reportedly disagree over whether to ease Palestinian living conditions. Some officials say that Defense Minister Shaul Mofaz’s insistence on measures that pressure Palestinian terrorist groups — but also affect civilians — contributed to the resignation of Palestinian Authority Prime Minister Mahmoud Abbas in September and deepen hostility against Israel, Yediot Achronot reported Wednesday.
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