While most media outlets are reporting that Ariel Sharon came to the communitiy of Ariel with a strong statement of support yesterday, Arutz Sheva sees the glass half empty.
Sharon Hints at Future Dismantling
In a tour Thursday afternoon in the city of Ariel, the largest in the Shomron, PM Ariel Sharon said that he will work to strengthen and develop the city and its surrounding communities. On the other hand, he also hinted that the imminent expulsions from Gush Katif and the Northern Shomron are only the beginning of the expulsions in the area in the future.
By comparison,
Challenging U.S. policy, Sharon calls for expansion of settlement blocs
AP:
Sharon vows to "expand" and "strengthen" West Bank settlement of Ariel
No Second Disengagement, Sharon Says
I've had enough bad news for one week. I'm going with the glass half full version for now (but yes, I do remember that Sharon said the same thing about Netzarim).
