An Israeli civil war in the near future?
Probably not, but the frightening possibility edged closer after an Israeli soldier shot and killed four settlers during a protest; a crowd of settlers lynched the soldier in response. Israel is preparing to pull out of the Gaza Strip and parts of the West Bank very soon and is forcing all Israeli troops and citizens to leave as well. Some are resisting.
Israelis are now killing Israelis. This was something that was considered unthinkable until an Israeli assassinated former Prime Minister Rabin back in the mid-1990s.
Current Israeli Prime Minister Sharon condemned the "Jewish terrorist" and urged Israel's Arab population to remain calm during the transition period.
Note: Arab-Israelis are being forced to relocate as well as Jewish, Christian and secular Israelis.
Tensions are very high as the pullout is scheduled to begin within the next several days.
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