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Israeli Druze general takes control in West Bank and Gaza
JERUSALEM (AFP) Jul 13, 2003
 General Youssef Michleb took up his post Sunday as the new coordinator of Israeli military activities in the West Bank and Gaza Strip, the army said in a statement.

Michleb, who is the first Druze to hold such a senior Israeli army post, is taking over from General Amos Gilad who has left the army.

A handover ceremony was held at the Erez border post between the Gaza Strip and Egypt in the presence of Defense Minister Shaul Mofaz.

"We must all use our experience and wisdom to bring peace and stability to the region," Michleb said at the ceremony.

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