(Sunday), 15.1.06: „This is our third meeting in the absence of Prime Minister Ariel Sharon, who is hospitalized at Hadassah-Ein Kerem Hospital. All of us are monitoring events with concern and we hope to hear good news regarding progress in his condition. We hope that we will soon see signs of recovery that will enable the Prime Minister to return to us. In recent days, extremist elements have violently attacked security forces personnel who came to enforce the law in Hebron. The Government will not countenance the wild and unrestrained behavior that has taken place in recent days, especially last night in Hebron. I have instructed the heads of the security establishment to act assertively in preventing the continuation of such phenomena. The State of Israel is a state of law and whoever raises his hand will be severely punished. Today, the Cabinet will discuss the upcoming Palestinian Authority (PA) elections, which are due to take place on Wednesday, 25.1.06. Regarding Jerusalem, I will propose to the Cabinet that the elections be held according to the same format as in 1996 and 2005. In any case, Israel will not allow Hamas any entry into Jerusalem, including carrying out election propaganda. This position has been made clear
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