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USING HIS YIDDISHER KOP—Israel Prime Minister Ariel Sharon handily fielded accusations of Likud Party corruption while diverting attention to Labor Party opponent Amram Mitzna with accusations of inexperience and Palestinian pacification.

Terrorists kill 23; wound dozens TEL AVIV — Two Palestinian suicide bombers killed at least 23 people and wounded more than 100 in a neighborhood where many residents are poor foreign workers. The workers are mainly east European, African, Thai, and Chinese. Israeli authorities told people by loudspeaker that, even if in Israel illegally, they should not fear going to the hospital for themselves or for others they know. Many of the foreigners probably are doing jobs Arabs used to do before the current intifada began about two years ago. Israel's immediate response was a rocket attack by helicopters targeting metal workshops in Gaza City. The latest carnage came three weeks before a general election, when many Israeli voters will cast their ballots with security in mind. Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon convened his security cabinet after the bombings. Credit for the attacks was claimed by both A1 Aqsa Martyrs Brigade, which named the attackers, and by Islamic Jihad. Palestinians indicated the bombings were reprisals for demolition of Palestinians' homes. Israeli authorities say they raze homes to prevent attacks and destroy unoccupied buildings to deprive gunmen of cover. President Bush condemned the attack but said it won't deter him from seeking to advance the peace Continued on page 4 Sharon battles political rival JERUSALEM — Prime Minister Ariel Sharon is continuing a hard line against the Palestinians as he fights politically to continue in office. Sharon said opposition Labor leader Amram Mitzna lacks experience and that his plan for peace with the Palestinians endangers Israel. Sharon said Mitzna intends to renew negotiations with Palestinians at the point where they broke off in January 2001, an allegation Mitzna has denied. Mitzna responded that Sharon's use of the Cabinet office for party politicking was wrong and that his government is corrupt. Several weekend polls indicate that Sharon's Likud Party is continuing to be hurt by allegations of organized crime involvement and corruption in the party's Nov. 28 primary. Sharon's son, Omri, who is running for parliament, will reportedly be among those questioned about bribery allegations.

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