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Israel to allow Palestinian officers into Jenin

GAZA, March 25 (KUNA) -- Israel plans to allow 600 Palestinian officers to enter the West Bank town of Jenin, Israeli media is reporting Tuesday.
"The defense minister (Ehud Barak) will notify Palestinian Prime Minister Salam Fayyad of Israel's decision during their meeting Wednesday," said Yedioth Ahronot on its web page today.
"The IDF will maintain military control of Jenin, while the Palestinian Authority officers will be in charge of enforcing law and order in town," the paper added, quoting Ehud Barak. (end) zt.wsa KUNA 251315 Mar 08NNNN