A majority of diplomatic missions in Israel turned down an invitation to tour the West Bank next week with Foreign Minister Ariel Sharon, according to the Israeli daily Ha’aretz. According to the paper, 81 missions, including the United States and members of the European Union, have opted not to participate, primarily on the grounds that it contravened their policy barring travel to occupied territories under Israeli escort.
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