Sharon says: no more mr. nice guy

[mopaul]

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JERUSALEM(AP) Israel's response to Palestinian violence after a pullout from the Gaza Strip would be even harsher than it is now, Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon said Tuesday.

Interviewed on Israel's Channel 10 television for Israel's independence day, Sharon defended his "unilateral disengagement" plan, including a pullout from the Gaza Strip. Members of his Likud Party vote on the plan in a referendum on Sunday.

After a pullout, Palestinians could no longer explain violence by saying that Israel was occupying their land, Sharon said, "and Israel's responses (to violence) would be much harsher."

He refused to give specifics beyond noting that Israel is already taking stiff measures, an apparent reference to the killing of Hamas founder Sheik Ahmed Yassin on March 22 and his successor, Abdel Aziz Rantisi, three weeks later.

[Christ was Socialist]

1. was he ever mr nice guy? <nt>

[stellanoir]

2. what a joke

he's been the biggest thug ever since he stirred up the intifada by barnstorming the western wall before he was even the PM.
Sheesh.

[ugarte]

3. The world owes Sharon a thank you

It must be true or Bush wouldn't say it.

[Loonman]

4. Mr. War Criminal?

Maybe?

[mmonk]

5. Oh

so he's finally going to get tough?:eyes: He's been so nice and even handed with Palestinians, very compromising. :eyes: So, why would he suddenly change from peaceful to warlike? :dunce:

[damnraddem]

6. Sharon says 'no more Mr. nice guy'? Not much of a threat!

After Israel pulls out of Gaza, it would no longer be occupying Palestinian land? The West Bank -- that must be chopped liver.