US President George W. Bush Israel's withdrawal from Gaza Strip meant the Palestinians must now redouble attempts to fight armed groups.
In his weekly radio address, Bush hailed Israel's "courageous and painful step" and said: "Now that Israel has withdrawn, the way forward is clear." "The Palestinians must show the world that they will fight terrorism and govern in a peaceful way," Bush said Saturday, according to AFP. "We demand an end to terrorism and violence in every form because we know that progress depends on ending terror."
