Squatters Evicted as Sinai Withdrawal Nears
Israeli troops moved to remove ultra nationalist Jewish squatters from Sinai settlements in Yamit and Ophira ahead of Egypt takeback on April 25. Prime Minister Begin defended evacuations while Knesset backed the action 58 to 4. Military roadblocks and troop deployments were planned to deter incursions as thousands more were believed ready to join.
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Assad meets Habib amid Syrian media attacks in Damascus
U S envoy Philip C Habib met Syrian President Hafez Assad in Damascus despite harsh Syrian state media criticisms. Habib arrived from Israel on his fifth Middle East mission since last May to support the July 24 cease fire in southern Lebanon between Palestinian guerrillas and Israel. Reports say Israel seeks a ban on Palestinian attacks inside Israel as part of the cease fire. Western officials note limited arms inflows since the truce, while the Palestinian arsenals are described as growing. The 82nd Airborne prepares to depart Sinai as MFO forces near full strength by March 25.
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