______________________________ Yediot Ahronot, in its second editorial, contrasts the treatment and compensation meted out to Palestinians whose lands will be either damaged or impounded altogether due to the construction of the security fence, as well as the security forces’ attitude and approach to anti-fence demonstrators, with the treatment and compensation meted out to Jews from the Gaza Strip who will lose their lands due to the implementation of the Disengagement Plan and to the security forces’ attitude and approach to anti-disengagement demonstrators. The editors assert that, „The main difference is that in the first case, the damaged parties are Arabs and in the second – Jews. The second difference has to do with the facts that the number of Jewish opponents to the fence is small and that their influence on politicians and the media is scant.” The paper believes that, „The kid-glove policy is reserved only for the right.” Hatzofeh strongly criticizes Prime Minister Ariel Sharon’s decision to hand over security responsibility for the Philadelphi corridor to Egypt. Yediot Ahronot notes that the Knesset has begun its summer recess and says that public opinion of MKs is very low despite the Knesset’s impressive legislative achievements. BPI-info
HEADLINES FROM THE HEBREW PRESS HA’ARETZ 1. SHARON TO FRANCE: REIN IN HEZBOLLAH DURING EVACUATION; CHIRAC: SYRIA IS THE PROBLEM. 2. Demonstrators’ video footage contradicts Border Policemen’s testimony. JUDGES AGAINST BORDER POLICE: LIES AND EXCESSIVE FORCE AGAINST FENCE DEMONSTRATORS. Violence: Border Policemen claimed that demonstrator threw stones. Police shot and wounded him. Demonstrators’ video shows – there was no stone-throwing. Lies: Border Policemen arrested demonstrator and claimed that he had attacked a policeman; investigator who viewed video determined – policemen were those who violently attacked demonstrator. False accusations: Border Policemen arrested two Israeli demonstrators on pretext that they had attacked a policeman; judge determined – policemen were those who used force against them. 3. With evacuating forces. AIR FORCE WARRANT OFFICER, OFFICER AND DEPUTY CHIEF-OF-STAFF PRACTICE EVACUATION OF PREGANANT WOMAN. 4. MOFAZ ESTIMATES: EVACUATION WILL TAKE TWO-THREE WEEKS. In Ha’aretz interview, DM says that many Gush Katif residents have begun to internalize disengagement. 5. FBI DEMANDING TO INVESTIGATE EMBASSY DIPLOMATIC ADVISER. Investigation – part of Pentagon leaks affair; possible that additional Israeli representatives will be investigated; said in Israel: We will allow diplomatic adviser to be questioned in writing. 6. AT LAST MINUTE: KNESSET APPROVES INTIFADA AND CITIZENSHIP LAWS. According to laws: Palestinians will not be compensated for second intifada damage and mixed couples will face severe sanctions. HATZOFEH 1. IDF preparing for possibility that demonstrators will block access road to Gush Katif. MARITIME EVACUATION: BUSES WILL BE LOADED ONTO NAVY LANDING CRAFT. Navy rented landing craft from European country and sailors have begun training. Landing craft will anchor on Katif beach and will ferry buses and passengers to Ashdod port. 2. NEGEV DEVELOPMENT TOWNS IN STRUGGLE AGAINST TRANSFER. Next stage in Yesha Council struggle to begin in Sderot next Tuesday. 3. ON EVE OF RACIST TRANSFER – MOST ANTI-SEMITIC COUNTRY IN EUROPE EMBRACES SHARON. 4. KNESSET RESTRICTS UNIFICATION OF PALESTINIAN – ISRAELI ARAB COUPLES. 5. TERRORIST WHO TRIED TO PERPETRATE ATTACK AT NEGOHOT RELEASED AFTER FEW HOURS. 6. INDICTMENT AGAINST OMRI SHARON TO BE SUBMITTED ONLY IN ANOTHER MONTH. 7. 87% OF PUBLIC: KNESSET DOESN’T REPRESENT US. Yahalom – outstanding MK. 8. POLICE BRIG.-GEN. SHAHAM RECEIVES SEVERE REPRIMAND AND FINE. 9. AMIR PERETZ CANNOT REMAIN IN KNESSET AS HISTADRUT CHAIRMAN. MA’ARIV 1. „Exceptional” meeting between President Chirac and PM Sharon. FRENCH HUG. Up until recently, Ariel Sharon was persona non grata in Paris. Yesterday, he was surprised to discover the new Chirac. President threatened Iran, demanded that Hezbollah disarm and determined: Syrians are most negative influence in region. 2. Special: „I WAS AN ISA AGENT.” A. knows the ISA Jewish Dept.’s modus operandi very well: For long period, he incriminated dozens of right-wing extremists. Now he tells all. 3. Expose: HOSPITAL REFUSED TO TREAT PALESTINIAN. Ambulance crew was astounded: Despite law that requires treating all patients: Hadassah-Ein Kerem refused to admit injured Palestinian. 4. LOSS WITH HOPE. Haifa lost but maintained chance of advancing to next stage. YEDIOT AHRONOT 1. The plan: Uproar three times bigger than at Kfar Maimon. SETTLERS’ SECRET TRICK. Security sources: Yesha leaders declared march on Gush Katif for Tuesday and are secretly planning another two giant processions along different routes in order to wear us out. IDF places fourth division on alert. 2. SOON: „RED DAWN” IN ASHKELON. Anti-Kassam warning system to be installed in wake of assessment that rockets are liable to reach there as well. 3. CHINA WANTS TO BUY BANK LEUMI. Group of investors linked to Beijing government arrives for meetings in country in order to formulate offer. BPI-info
