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| 2006-01-27 |
| Olmert government`s decision Friday, Jan. 27 to transfer NIS 200 m tax returns to new Palestinian government next month is criticized. Former FM LikudÂ’s Silvan Shalom says the transfer of moneys to the Hamas-ruled administration is "scandalous," and sends a wrong signal to donor-countries for their relations with the terrorist regime. Hours after its election victory emerged, Hamas posted through a third party a threat that any holdups in funds transfers to the new Palestinian administration would be casus belli. It would prompt large-scale attacks inside Israel and disrupt its March 28 elections - acting prime minister Ehud OlmertÂ’s prospects in particular. Hamas sources evinced an interest in an open-ended truce with Israel. However OlmertÂ’s military and security advisers warn that HamasÂ’s only goal is not peace but time to achieve full control of all Palestinian security and intelligence services in preparation for full-scale war against Israel. It will then employ its parliamentary majority to oust Abu Mazen as PA chairman. There is a good chance that something is going to happen soon. Hamas may not be able to make payroll as soon as the end of this month. |
| Posted by: Anonymoose |
| #4 SteveS: "hello? This is Bibi ....start the choppers, jets, and tanks...I have some work for you" |
| Posted by: Frank G 2006-01-27 21:37 |
| #3 any holdups in funds transfers to the new Palestinian administration would be casus belli. That's worthy of a snicker or two. Over here, we regard that as extortion and tend to react somewhat negatively. Last time the Paleos acted out, they got Sharon elected and then acted surprised. Who is it going to be this time? |
| Posted by: SteveS 2006-01-27 21:33 |
| #2 LOL, FD. I know exactly what you mean. |
| Posted by: .com 2006-01-27 21:03 |
| #1 This reminds me of when I bought a house for a woman who hates me. |
| Posted by: Formerly Dan 2006-01-27 21:00 |