THE Israeli cabinet faces its first test of the Hamas era this week when it decides whether to continue with a regular transfer of $US60 million ($80 million) in taxes to a Palestinian Authority that soon will be ruled by its arch-enemy.
The defence and security establishment favours the payment going ahead, but some senior ministers believe dealing with Hamas, even on an administrative level, sets a dangerous precedent.
Five days after its stunning landslide win in the Palestinian elections, Hamas has continued with a conciliatory line, offering a long-term truce with Israel, but at the same time insisting it will never recognise the right of the Jewish state to exist.
Full Story @ The Australian
Posted by Muddy at January 29, 2006 01:23 PMCut aid to Hamas NOW!!
If the free world does not deal with terrorists, then why would we deal with these terrorists???
Posted by: muddy at January 30, 2006 07:58 AM