PALESTINE : ABBAS IS CHANGING ARMY LEADERSPalestinian President Mahmoud Abbas is changing some key positions in the security forces, naming new leaders and getting rid of Arafat's old men. Many of the oldest officials are forced to give up, as the age limit is now 60.
"Today they are giving a wonderful new example by the smooth and civilised transfer of responsibility and authority," said an Abbas official.
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