Article: Israeli officials accept military pullout from Palestinian areas: sources

Israeli officials accept military pullout from Palestinian areas: sources

GAZA, Feb. 7 (Xinhua) -- Israeli officials have expressed their intention to withdraw Israeli troops from a number of Palestinian areas and transfer the security responsibilities to Palestinians, Palestinian sources said on Saturday.

The issue was discussed during a meeting between Palestinian and Israeli officials that aimed at preparing for a meeting between Palestinian Prime Minister Ahmed Qurei and his Israeli counterpart Ariel Sharon, the sources said.

The Palestinian National Security Council chaired by leader Yasser

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