But without some visible and credible co-operation from the Palestinian side, it is going to be hard for Mr Barak to contend in the election campaign that his own peace policy holds out hope of success.

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Most of the 40, 000 soldiers deployed for the special operation have now returned to their barracks after a visible improvement in law enforcement.

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