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2002-04-28 Middle East

Israeli cabinet approves proposal to end Yasser's siege

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Posted by Fred Pruitt 2002-04-28 09:10 am|| || Front Page|| [2 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 Oh, it's a horrible idea -- dollars to doughnuts the "jail" will be right next to Al Aqsa Ops Central, as part of Yassir's Operation Human (Bomb) Shield.

People who think that Bush is being deviously and brutally brilliant will decide, no doubt, that he's going to put a few US troops in the way of being killed as a means to say, "Go get 'em, Arik," when they are. But, from the US POV, that's probably about the least damaging thing that can happen out it -- until the Administration stops making noises that the "moderate Arabs" have a veto over Iraq II, the War on Terror is going to be fought with at least one hand tied behind our back.

Not a good idea.

Posted by Joel Rosenberg 2002-04-28 10:37:01|| 2002-04-28 10:37:01|| Front Page Top

#2 FoxNews says Yasser accepted it. Dammit.

Posted by Fred 2002-04-28 12:40:47|| 2002-04-28 12:40:47|| Front Page Top

#3 Well, of course he accepted it -- it gets him out of jail, and gets him US soldiers as a human shield, with Israel to be blamed when Arafat's people kill them.

From his POV, what's not to like?

Posted by Joel Rosenberg 2002-04-28 13:16:35|| 2002-04-28 13:16:35|| Front Page Top

#4 Update: it appears that they're going to use Jericho, and civilian US/UK guards. Look for Al Aqsa to set up HQ in Jericho.

Posted by Joel Rosenberg 2002-04-29 07:47:50|| 2002-04-29 07:47:50|| Front Page Top

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