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Israel-Palestine
Palestinians to Discuss Control Over Gaza
2004-03-12
Egypt will host talks between Yasser Arafat’s government, militant groups and numerous other Palestinian factions on how to control the Gaza Strip after a proposed Israeli withdrawal, an aide to the Palestinian leader said yesterday. Israel has hinted to the Palestinians that if there is quiet in Gaza, it might be willing to discuss the fate of the West Bank with the Palestinian Authority, said Nabil Abu Rudeina, a top Arafat aide. Keeping the volatile Gaza Strip under control won’t be easy, however. Gaza militants have not succeeded in crossing the heavily militarized fence and border zone with Israel but have launched crude rockets over it, causing some damage in Israeli border towns. And inside the strip, there are growing signs of anarchy, with rival armed gangs and security forces battling for influence. Abu Rudeina said Egyptian-sponsored talks between the Palestinian factions and the Palestinian Authority will be held in Cairo and the Palestinian territories in the coming weeks, though he didn’t give a date. “The dialogue will focus on the aftermath of an Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, how the Palestinians should run Gaza,” Abu Rudeina said.
Israel's forcing them to govern, if it can be done. I don't imagine it can be, but I could be wrong. For one thing, Yasser has no idea how to do it...
Although presented as a unilateral withdrawal, Israel is seeking solid backing from the United States and coordination with Egypt — and to a lesser extent with the Palestinians — to make sure “chaos and anarchy” do not prevail in Gaza, a senior Israeli official said.
Popcorn, anyone?
Posted by:Fred

#5  "Palestinians to Discuss Control Over Gaza"--Ever seen a bigger description of a circle jerk (today)?
These idiots deserve to kill each other because they're so obnoxious and stupid!
Sure, they've had since 1948 to discuss how to run Paleostine.
Sure, since Arafish's Supreme Leadership, they're going to discuss "control" of Paleostine as if they were the Arab Founding Fathers writing the Constitution and Bill of Rights.
I am so over these scumbags.
Finish the fence and let the internecine slaughter begin already!
Popcorn in 3-2-1.
Posted by: Jennie Taliaferro   2004-3-13 12:02:05 AM  

#4  Why should Israel give a shit what happens in Gaza? The Palestinians laid the foundation for the current threat of chaos and anarchy, so let them reap the rewards of their efforts. Station troops at the border to put the boot to the faces of any Palestinian that tries to escape their self-made hell.
Posted by: Bomb-a-rama   2004-3-12 11:49:17 PM  

#3  So what is wrong with chaos and anarchy? They want an independent Paleostine? They are getting it on the installment plan. It will be one hell of a reality show!

Popcorn: Check!
Trail mix: Check!
Fine dark ale: Check!!
Assortment of meats, cheeses, dainties: Check!
Remote control batteries new, fresh and installed: Check!
TV screen scrubbed clean and spotless: Check!
Chores done, dogs, sheep, and chickens fed: Check!
Today is POETS Day*: Check!
We are ready. Let the games begin!

*Piss On Everything Tomorrow's Saturday

Posted by: Alaska Paul   2004-3-12 10:41:15 PM  

#2  how to control it? I'd suggest deadly force...nothing less has worked
Posted by: Frank G   2004-3-12 10:39:38 PM  

#1  As usual Arafish's timing couldn't be worse. Is there a pool on when his own people will do him in?
Posted by: Mr. Davis   2004-3-12 10:22:13 PM  

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