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TODAY'S HEADLINES:
1. DEMONSTRATIONS AGAINST WITHDRAWAL PLANNED
2. NETANYAHU'S STAND
3. THE NRP'S STAND
4. MOLEDET': NRP MUST USE ITS STRENGTH
5. THE THIRD WAY: WITHDRAW EVEN UNILATERALLY
6. NETANYAHU TAKES ON CLINTON
7. COMMITTEE TO SCREEN ARMY RADIO CANDIDATES
8. SIX ARMED TERRORIST CAUGHT THIS WEEK
9. GAZA COMMUNITIES THREATENED
10. WHAT TO DO ABOUT LEBANON
11. HIGH COURT HAS NO JURISDICTION OVER PA
* * * SECIAL INSERT:
Myths and Facts About Further Redeployments
1. DEMONSTRATIONS AGAINST WITHDRAWAL PLANNED
Opposition in and outside of Israel to the withdrawal proposed by Prime
Minister Netanyahu is mounting. The Zionist Organization of America, Women
in Green, and other organizations have released statements against the
proposed withdrawal. One statement was addressed to MK Michael Kleiner,
head of the Knesset Land of Israel front, and expressed support for his bid
to topple the government in case it "does not keep its promises to its
voters."
A mass demonstration is planned for this coming Saturday night against a
further withdrawal from Judea and Samaria. It will be held opposite the
Prime Minister's home in Jerusalem. Knesset Members of the Land of Israel
front and Yesha Council leaders will demand that Mr. Netanyahu not give in
to American dictates. This will be the first such demonstration since the
inception of the present government. A Yesha Council member told Arutz-7
today that this is an initial signal to Netanyahu that the nationalist camp
is prepared to return to the path of public protests if he continues to
follow the Oslo path. Aharon Domb, Director-General of the Yesha Council,
said that the demonstration, under the theme "Don't Surrender to American
Pressure," can be interpreted either as being against or supportive of
Prime Minister Netanyahu. Another demonstration has been planned in front
of the Prime Minister's office on Sunday morning, during the cabinet
meeting at which the issue is to be decided.
2. NETANYAHU'S STAND
Prime Minister Netanyahu does not intend to carry out the next interim
withdrawal from Judea and Samaria before March or April of 1998. He will
use this period to test the intensity of the Palestinian war against the
terrorism infrastructure. In addition, the withdrawal will be contingent
upon American consent that there will be no third withdrawal. Our
correspondent noted that these conditions may well defuse the coalition
crisis looming over the decision of the withdrawal. In a speech this
afternoon in honor of the 50th anniversary of the U.N. vote for the
partition of what was then considered Palestine, Netanyahu warned Arafat
that if he declares a Palestinian state, Israel will carry out unilateral
steps of its own.
3. THE NRP'S STAND
Knesset Members of the National Religious Party met with Netanyahu last
night. They demanded that he consider a withdrawal from Yesha only after
the government formulates its permanent-status map. In addition, the NRP
demands that Arafat be required to first fulfill his Hevron-agreement
commitments, including especially the nullification of the Palestinian
Covenant and the extradition of terrorists. The NRP extended leadership
will convene this afternoon.
MK Shaul Yahalom (NRP) explained to Arutz-7 today the quandary in which his
party finds itself. "On the one hand, we are against the entire Oslo
process, as it is dangerous, foolish, and a tragedy for the Land of Israel.
On the other hand, we don't want a leftist government, which is what very
well may be established if we topple the present one. If we threaten, then
there are others in the government, such as Gesher or Shas, who can
counter-threaten. In the end, the government may actually fall, and then
where will we be? Our decision, therefore, is to ensure that the
government deal first with our permanent-status plans before we give lands
away, and ensure that Arafat keeps his commitments. Prime Minister
Netanyahu said that he will study these demands very carefully and
positively, and the true test will be on Sunday at the Cabinet meeting."
4. MOLEDET': NRP MUST USE ITS STRENGTH
MK Benny Elon (Moledet) said that the NRP does not realize the tremendous
power it has now, which will have dissipated two or three months from now.
"The NRP is making a mistake in thinking that it does not have to prevent
the decision to withdraw, but only the execution of the withdrawal. Right
now, if the NRP makes it absolutely clear that it will topple the
government if it decides on the withdrawal, there is no chance that
Netanyahu will go through with it. He knows that the left will vote
against him, and he does not want to commit political suicide. But if the
NRP lets this decision go through now, then in two months from now, after
the budget vote, he will not need the NRP any more - Labor will give him a
security net, and may even form a national unity government with him."
Arutz-7's Yehoshua Mor-Yosef asked him, "But the decision itself has
self-imposed restrictions on it, such as security cooperation and others.
Why should the NRP bring the government down now, if it can gain a few
months?" Elon answered, "The restrictions mean nothing. If Netanyahu
wants to carry out the withdrawal in a few months from now, he won't need
the NRP, because Labor will be willing to join a national unity government
in order to save the process. If the NRP wants to save Eretz Yisrael, then
they have to reach inside themselves to actualize the faith that they have
and be strong now - they must take an absolutely clear stand against the
withdrawal so that it will not be brought for a government vote - just like
they did yesterday when they did not allow the maps to be brought in
because they threatened to walk out on the spot."
5. THE THIRD WAY: WITHDRAW EVEN UNILATERALLY
MK Alex Lubotsky (Third Way) explained to Arutz-7 that his party is pushing
for this withdrawal, in keeping with its belief that there should be a
separation between the Jews and the Palestinian Arabs. ""We believe in the
total right of the Jewish people to the entire Land of Israel, but we also
believe that we should not rule over another people. To this end, we would
like to separate from the Palestinians in a peaceful manner, through
negotiations and agreements, but if that doesn't work - and it looks more
and more like it won't - then we should even unilaterally withdraw from
densely-populated Arab areas," he said. Lubotsky explained that the Third
Way had drawn up a detailed map which shows the areas from which Israel
must hold on to in any permanent arrangement. "These areas include greater
Jerusalem, the Jordan Valley, the Judean Desert, the Jewish settlement
blocs, and the southern Har Hevron region. We will object to a withdrawal
from even one dunam of these areas," he said.
6. NETANYAHU TAKES ON CLINTON
Prime Minister Netanyahu criticized U.S. President Clinton last night
during the course of an interview on CNN. Referring to Clinton's refusal
to meet with him, the Prime Minister said, "My own view is that leaders
should avoid these kinds of tactics... It's unbecoming, it doesn't befit
nations who are allies and doesn't even befit nations who are not allies.
And I believe the United States probably would agree with me if they
thought about it." Netanyahu said, "I think that such meetings should be
at the interest of both leaders... It's certainly not something that Israel
has to pay for." Asked if his government had been insulted by Clinton's
behavior, Netanyahu replied: "I didn't say that we've been insulted. I said
we won't be insulted." The White House later announced that it is looking
for a mutually-agreeable time for a meeting between the two leaders.
Concerning Iraq, Netanyahu said that Arab nations would not rejoin a
coalition against Saddam Hussein unless Iraq again crossed the border of an
Arab country.
7. COMMITTEE TO SCREEN ARMY RADIO CANDIDATES
Attorney-General Elyakim Rubenstein has instructed Defense Minister
Yitzchak Mordechai to establish a committee to formulate a list of
candidates for the post of Army Radio Director. Mordechai has been
considering various candidates for the position since August when Moshe
Shlonski announced his intention to resign. Rubenstein gave the order as a
result of a request by Knesset Law Committee Chairman Shaul Yahalom.
Yahalom turned to Rubenstein a number of days ago, and asked him to use the
same guidelines for the appointment of the Army Radio director as he
required for the appointment of Israel Educational Television director.
8. SIX ARMED TERRORIST CAUGHT THIS WEEK
Three armed terrorists were apprehended this morning near Rachel's Tomb in
Bethlehem. Guns and automatic rifles were found in their possession. On
Tuesday night, three other terrorists were caught, apparently on their way
to kidnap a soldier. They were caught at the A-Ram junction, north of
Jerusalem, when their car overturned in its attempt to avoid the
checkpoint. The IDF soldiers manning the checkpoint found them armed with
rifles, yarmulkes, and anesthetics.
9. GAZA COMMUNITIES THREATENED
Palestinian Authority officials in Gaza are engaged in various activities
designed to stunt the growth of Israeli communities there. Abu al-Asal,
commander of Palestinian forces in the area, admitted that the PA has begun
to construct a military camp adjacent to the community of Netzarim. In
addition, Gaza Arabs have been instructed to farm the areas adjacent to the
fences of the Jewish communities, in order to prevent their expansion.
Al-Asal said that the activities are not in violation of the agreements
because they are being carried out within PA territory.
10. WHAT TO DO ABOUT LEBANON
O.C. Northern Command Maj.-Gen. Amiram Levine demands that a more
aggressive policy be implemented against Hizbullah in Lebanon. He denied
that he is the senior figure who was quoted as favoring a unilateral
withdrawal from Lebanon. "I did not and do not propose such a course of
action," Levine said. Brig.-Gen. Shai Avital, on the other hand, said that
if Israel would withdraw, it would be able to protect its northern
settlements with greater success.
11. HIGH COURT HAS NO JURISDICTION OVER PA
The Supreme Court rejected a petition today by the Shalom LeDorot
(Long-Lasting Peace) organization and Yisraela Megidish, sister of Uri
Megidish, who was killed by Arab terrorists in Gush Katif. They had
requested that the Court instruct the Palestinian Authority to turn over
the murderers of Uri to Israel. The Court ruled that it has no
jurisdiction over the Palestinian Authority. The petitioners, who told
Arutz-7 that they were disappointed that after two years of consideration
the Court issued a ruling without explanation, said they will appeal. They
claim that the Court's ruling represents implicit recognition of the PA as
an independent state.
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SECIAL INSERT:
Myths and Facts About Further Redeployments
(an Israel Government Press Office communication)
1) Myth: Israel is obligated to withdraw from 90% of Judea and Samaria
during the three Further Redeployments.
Fact: The Oslo II Accords make no mention of percentages or the size of
territory from which Israel is to withdraw. There is no basis in the accord
for the Palestinian claim that Israel must pull back from all or most of
Judea and Samaria.
2) Myth: Israel is obligated to negotiate the extent of each withdrawal
with the Palestinian Authority (PA).
Fact: Nowhere in the Oslo Accords does it state that the extent of each
withdrawal is to be a subject of negotiations between the two sides. Israel
has the sole authority to decide the extent of the withdrawals. This
position is supported by the United States. A statement issued by the State
Department spokesman on January 15, 1997, at the time of the signing of the
Hevron Accord, said, "The Note for the Record, prepared by the United
States at the request of the parties, makes clear that further redeployment
phases are issues for implementation by Israel rather than issues for
negotiation with the Palestinians."
3) Myth: Just as the PA has fulfilled its obligations under the accords, so
too Israel must now carry out the FRDs.
Fact: Under the January 15, 1997 Hevron accord, both Israel and the PA
undertook a series of obligations listed in the accord and in the Note for
the Record accompanying it. Israel has fulfilled all of its obligations:
1) withdrawal of Israeli forces from most of Hevron;
2) delineation of areas to be evacuated in the first FRD;
3) release of Palestinian prisoners;
4) resumption of negotiations on outstanding issues; and
5) agreement on the resumption of permanent status talks.
The PA has not fulfilled any of its obligations: 1) to complete the
revision of the PLO covenant which calls for Israel's destruction; 2) to
fight terror and prevent violence, including uprooting the infrastructure
of terror groups, the confiscation of illegal firearms, the apprehension
and punishment of terrorists, the transfer of terror suspects to Israel,
the prevention of incitement to violence and the strengthening of security
cooperation with Israel; 3) to reduce the size of the Palestinian police to
the number permitted by Oslo 2 (the Palestinian police currently consist of
at least 35,500 men, or nearly 50% more than the 24,000 allowed); and 4) to
refrain from governmental activity in areas not under PA jurisdiction, such
as Jerusalem.
Israel has complied with all of its commitments. The PA has violated all
of its obligations.
4) Myth: Israel is responsible for the delay in the implementation of the
first FRD.
Fact: Under the Note for the Record accompanying the January 15, 1997
Hevron accord, Israel was obligated to carry out the first phase of the
further redeployment in the West Bank during the first week of March 1997.
On March 6, 1997, the Israeli Cabinet voted to approve the first phase of
the redeployment, consisting of 9.1% of the territory. This figure includes
7% of territory that is currently Area B (Israeli security control,
Palestinian civilian control) and 2.1% of Area C (exclusive Israeli
control). The redeployment would have tripled the amount of territory under
exclusive Palestinian control in the West Bank. The Palestinians rejected
the Israeli Cabinet decision, thus causing the delay of its implementation
on the ground.
Hebrew News Editor: Yehoshu Mor-Yosef
English News Editor: Hillel Fendel
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Subject: Arutz-7 News: Friday, November 28, 1997
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Friday, November 28, 1997 / Cheshvan 28, 5758
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TODAY'S HEADLINES:
1. NETANYAHU PLANS TO EVACUATE OR ABANDON SETTLEMENTS
2. GOVERNMENT WITHDRAWAL VOTE ON SUNDAY
3. THE STRUGGLE BEGINS
4. SMALL SAMARIA COMMUNITIES UNITE FOR STRUGGLE
1. NETANYAHU PLANS TO EVACUATE OR ABANDON SETTLEMENTS
Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu is prepared to evacuate many Jewish
communities in Judea and Samaria, within the framework of the
permanent-status arrangement with the Palestinians. This is the
conclusion of a comprehensive investigation conducted by Arutz-7,
following Netanyahu's remarks about the arrangement to newspaper
editors yesterday. He said that Israel will retain only two security
areas - in the Jordan Valley and in Western Samaria - which will be
connected by what he termed "strips of width." Arutz-7's
correspondent asked about the fate of the Jewish settlements not
included in these zones or strips. Shai Bazak, Netanyahu's press
aide, responded that the Prime Minister will ensure that all of the
Jewish communities will remain under Israeli sovereignty. However,
Arutz-7 has learned that the Prime Minister intends to evacuate, or to
place under Palestinian control, most of those settlements that are
considered isolated, and has discussed these options in closed forums.
Some of the communities mentioned in this regard are Beit El, Ofrah,
Shavei Shomron, Ganim, Kadim, Kfar Darom and Netzarim. Netanyahu
feels that it will be impossible to reach an agreement with the
Palestinians without moving the isolated towns or transferring them to
Palestinian control.
MK Chanan Porat (NRP) has called upon the Prime Minister to announce
officially and publicly that his permanent-status plan does not
include the removal of Jewish settlements or their transfer to
Palestinian control.
Minister of Defense Yitzchak Mordechai and Minister of Infrastructures
Ariel Sharon also support the above plan. Sharon is of the opinion
that it will possible to persuade the residents of Yesha to move
several communities to "settlement blocs." Netanyahu told the editors
yesterday that he estimates that at least 75% of the population will
support his plan.
2. GOVERNMENT WITHDRAWAL VOTE ON SUNDAY
The government will vote on the planned second-stage withdrawal this
coming Sunday. It is so-called despite the fact that no first
withdrawal was ever carried out (as the Palestinians did not agree);
the planned upcoming withdrawal will transfer to the Palestinians the
2% that was promised in the first one, plus at least an additional 6%.
It appears that seven Cabinet Ministers will object to the plan,
which will mean that it will be approved by a narrow margin. Foreign
Minister David Levy has threatened to resign if the government does
not approve the withdrawal.
3. THE STRUGGLE BEGINS
The nationalist camp has already begun its public campaign against the
upcoming withdrawal planned by Netanyahu. Members of the grass-roots
protest organization Matot HeArim manned central intersections this
morning, holding signs terming the continuation of the Oslo process a
"catastrophe." A massive demonstration will be held tomorrow night
opposite the Prime Minister's home in Rehavia, Jerusalem. In
addition, wide-spread protest actions are planned in Kfar Habad.
On the other hand, Meretz activists began a campaign of support for
Prime Minister Netanyahu in various places across the country. Aharon
Domb, Secretary-General of the Yesha Council, asked the Jerusalem
police to act against extremist elements who plan to incite against
the Prime Minister. Yesterday, tens of posters with a picture of
Netanyahu in an Arab headdress were plastered on walls in Jerusalem
and other cities.
4. SMALL SAMARIA COMMUNITIES UNITE FOR STRUGGLE
The communities in northern Samaria, which would be very much affected
by the planned withdrawal, have established a united front that will
coordinate their activities against the plan. Shaked resident Ezra
Shamir, who will head the committee, says that the planned withdrawal
will jeopardize the communities' continued existence. The committee
will represent the communities in the area such as Bitronot, Tal
Menashe, Kadim, Mevo Dotam, and others.
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Subject: Arutz-7 News: Sunday, November 30, 1997
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TODAY'S HEADLINES:
1. GOV'T VOTES TO WITHDRAW - IF PALESTINIANS FULFILL COMMITMENTS
2. BEFORE THE MEETING
3. PM AIDE DENIES EVACUATION REPORTS
4. COLD AMERICAN REACTION IN ADVANCE
5. DEMONSTRATION
6. OPPOSITION AGAINST DECISION
1. GOV'T VOTES TO WITHDRAW - IF PALESTINIANS FULFILL COMMITMENTS
The results of today's nearly seven-hour government meeting on the
upcoming withdrawal from areas in Judea and Samaria, were announced
this afternoon by Government Secretary Danny Naveh. They are as
follows: * The government decided that before the implementation of
the permanent-status arrangement, another redeployment in Judea and
Samaria will be carried out. The government will present its plan in
this regard very soon. The implementation of the plan is contingent
upon the fulfillment of the Palestinian obligations (as set out in the
Note for the Record of Jan. 15, 1997, attached to the Hevron
Agreement), and will be in accordance with the principles that the
government will formulate for the permanent-status arrangement. * The
government is of the opinion that the correct way to advance the peace
process is to enter into immediate permanent-status negotiations with
the Palestinians. * The government will discuss the issue
thoroughly, and will first formulate its plan for the permanent
arrangement. This plan will specify vital security areas for Israel,
settlement areas, and other vital interests, including water-related
and historic Jewish sites. After decisions are made on this topic,
the government will decide how to carry out the interim stages. * The
government will carry out the necessary steps for the continued
existence and strengthening of the Yesha communities, including
measures to reduce the friction between the Jewish and Arab
populations in Yesha and increasing the personal security of all the
residents. * The government authorizes a ministerial committee, headed
by the Prime Minister and comprising Foreign Minister Levy, Defense
Minister Mordechai, and Infrastructures Minister Sharon, to prepare
and submit proposals for the implementation of these decisions.
The government approved the above decisions by a vote of 16-0; the two
NRP ministers abstained. The NRP ministers later said that the
decision is the best that could have been achieved, and that they
succeeded in their attempt to "restrict" the withdrawal.
David Bar Illan, Director of Policy Planning and Communications in the
Prime Minister's Office, told Arutz-7 today that the decision means
that there will be no third withdrawal. "There's nothing in the
decision that even hints at a third withdrawal, and in fact the
government intends to implement only one withdrawal [this one] and
everything else will have to be within the framework of the final
status talks."
2. BEFORE THE MEETING
It had been widely, and correctly, assumed all day that the government
would approve a withdrawal in principle, and that its exact areas and
dimensions would be determined by the Prime Minister and Ministers D.
Levy, Mordechai, and Sharon. Science Minister Michael Eitan said
before the meeting that he would demand that the withdrawal decision
be coupled with a governmental decision to strengthen the Jewish
communities in Yesha. Trade and Industry Minister Natan Sharansky
said that although he considers himself to hold dovish views, he feels
that Arafat must fulfill his commitments before we transfer further
territories to him.
The government decision largely matched the proposal of the ministers
of the National Religious Party, namely, that the government would not
consider another withdrawal until it formulates its permanent-status
principles. NRP Knesset faction head Chanan Porat said that Prime
Minister Netanyahu had promised the faction last Wednesday that he
would deal first with Israel's position vis-a-vis the permanent
status, and only afterwards discuss a further withdrawal. It was
further promised, according to Porat, that in any event there will be
no withdrawal until Arafat fulfills his Hevron-agreement commitments.
These include the changing of the Palestinian charter, extradition of
terrorists, the reduction of the Palestinian para-military police
force, and more. The full text of the Hevron-agreement commitments
can be seen in the "Note for the Record" on the Internet at
<http://www.israel-mfa.gov.il/peace/hebrnote.html>.
3. PM AIDE DENIES EVACUATION REPORTS
David Bar Illan, Director of Policy Planning and Communications in the
Prime Minister's Office, has rejected out of hand reports that Prime
Minister Netanyahu is considering evacuating settlements in Judea and
Samaria. He summarily dismissed Arutz-7's Friday report to this
effect as "nonsense." Bar-Illan said that the misinterpretation of
the Prime Minister's remarks on Thursday originated in the fact that
he neglected to mention the settlements within the framework of the
permanent arrangement. Bar Illan said, "This panic every time
something is not mentioned is unwarranted. Mr. Netanyahu was talking
only about security areas, and not about Israel's interests in
general."
It was also learned during the day that Minister Ariel Sharon had
established a committee to formulate a map of vital security areas in
Judea and Samaria. The committee includes Uri Ariel, head of the Beit
El Local Council, and Amanah Settlement Organization head Ze'ev
(Zambish) Chaver. Sharon said at today's meeting that if Arafat
unilaterally declares a Palestinian state, Israel should immediately
annex all of the security areas, Yesha communities, and the roads
leading to them.
4. COLD AMERICAN REACTION IN ADVANCE
Haaretz reported today that the American administration rejects Prime
Minister Netanyahu's withdrawal plan. Senior American sources told
Haaretz today that Netanyahu's pre-conditions - the skipping of the
third withdrawal and the beginning of the permanent-status talks
instead - cannot be made unilaterally. The sources were quoted as
saying that the conditions place in doubt the sincerity of Netanyahu's
intentions to make concrete progress in the negotiations. After the
government decision was announced, however, an Israel Television
political commentator said that he would not rule out a
Clinton-Netanyahu meeting.
5. DEMONSTRATION
Some 1000 persons demonstrated last night opposite the home of the
Prime Minister in Jerusalem, calling upon him not to give in to
American pressure. MK Michael Kleiner (Gesher-Likud) again announced
that he will act to topple the government if Netanyahu agrees to
transfer additional territories to the Palestinian Authority. Kleiner
has in fact been in contact with Labor Knesset faction leader Raanan
Cohen regarding the vote on a no-confidence motion to be introduced by
the Moledet party.
6. OPPOSITION AGAINST DECISION
Opposition leaders criticized today's government decision. Labor MK
Binyamin Ben-Eliezer said that it is merely a whitewash and will lead
to another intifada. He did not relate specifically to the decision
to demand Palestinian commitment of their obligations.
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THE MID-EAST DISPATCH
DAILY HEADLINES NEWS REPORT
** 1. RUSSIA AIDS IRAN MISSILE
Iran is advancing towards the development of a missile with a 2,000 km
range carrying a 1,000 kg warhead, and it may even have a 3,000 km
range with a 500 kg warhead. The missile is being developed with
Russian assistance.
The Arab newspaper carrying the report gives details of Iran's missile
development and production program, and of its military industry in
general, which produces artillery and tanks, and also of current and
planned Iranian military and naval maneuvers.
The development of the missile, named Shahab 4 by the Iranians, is an
extremely important project, which both Israel and Western countries
are monitoring, according to the newspaper.
Sources quoted by the newspaper said Teheran has so far paid Moscow
several hundred million dollars for cooperation in developing the
missile.
International military experts say that a missile like this, with a
range of 2,000 km carrying a 1,000 kg conventional, chemical, or
nuclear warhead, or a range of 3,000 km with a 500 kg warhead, would
give Iran strategic offensive capability against the whole of the
Middle East, and even Central Europe and East Asia.
Successful development of the missile will enable Iran to start
producing it before the end of the present decade, and to introduce it
into use by its army at the beginning of the next century. Iran will
thus realize her aim of gaining recognized status as a foremost
regional power, and an influential country.{GLOBES 11/26 H}
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