| Submit your comments on this article |
| Israel-Palestine |
| US expects Israel not to harm Palestinian leader Arafat |
| 2004-03-23 |
| from the paragon of truth, the People’s Daily - EFL / Fair Use Last updated at: (Beijing Time) Tuesday, March 23, 2004 The United States expected Israel not to harm Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat after the killing of Hamas spiritual leader Sheik Yassin, State Department spokesman Richard Boucher said at a news briefing on Monday. That had to hurt, Rich. The United States expected Israel not to harm Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat after the killing of Hamas spiritual leader Sheik Yassin, State Department spokesman Richard Boucher said at a news briefing on Monday. "The Israelis have said before that they do not intend to harm Mr. Arafat’s person. We think that is important pledge, and we would expect them to stand by that," Boucher said. As the only entity in the region which ever keeps its word... Boucher appealed for all parties to keep calm and avoid further tension. "I have said that we are looking for all the parties to exercise restraint, we are looking at all the parties to do everything possible to avoid actions that can further escalate the tension in the region," Boucher said when asked if the Untied States had asked Israel not to target any more leaders of Hamas. Excellent response! It must really suck to be employed at State. My sympathies to the radicals - those not bizzily feathering their retirement nests and actively engaged in representing the interests of the US. |
| Posted by:.com |
| #3 Expect away, Dick. Personally, I hope they turn Yasshat into hamburger and feed it to pigs. |
| Posted by: mojo 2004-3-23 6:22:34 PM |
| #2 when asked if the Untied States had asked Israel not to target any more leaders of Hamas. Uh...that would be a diplomatic "NO". We asked them not to kill Arafat, and we asked them not to escalate, but as to your question, please reread my previous comments. |
| Posted by: B 2004-3-23 7:26:19 AM |
| #1 It's a toss-up whether this Nobel recipient needs to focus on his current supply of bodyguards or adult diapers... |
| Posted by: geezer 2004-3-23 3:09:26 AM |