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| Peres: If I become president I'll free Barghouti |
| 2006-10-26 |
| Vice Premier Shimon Peres said that if he becomes president he will authorize the release of Palestinian prisoners, including jailed Fatah leader Marwan Barghouti, Channel 2 reported on Wednesday. Peres met with Prime Minister Ehud Olmert on Wednesday evening at the Prime Minster's Office in Jerusalem. The two discussed issues relating to Peres's ministry as well as the vice premier's candidacy for the Presidency. |
| Posted by:Fred |
| #9 I guess we need someone to run on the platform " If I become president I'll execute Barghouti." |
| Posted by: Jackal 2006-10-26 15:02 |
| #8 Barghouti's release would probably aid the Fatah side in the Fatah-Hamas gang war. As LH implies, Hamas would probably think of it that way. |
| Posted by: mhw 2006-10-26 14:38 |
| #7 theres been speculation that Barghouti was jailed precisely to give him cred in the territories, and that hes really a closet moderate, an Israeli plant. OTOH, THAT could be disinfo spread to ruin his cred. If hes released, it could be like the Germans sending Lenin to Russia - or, if that gets about, it could be his death sentence. |
| Posted by: liberalhawk 2006-10-26 11:31 |
| #6 "...Channel 2 reported..." Hmmm...Jpost regurgetating another Channel 2 unconfirmed report on a private high-level discussion. Outstanding journalism boys! Whatcha got for the evening edition? |
| Posted by: DepotGuy 2006-10-26 11:10 |
| #5 It's a good thing that he's that open about his intentions. Let's see whether the Israeli electorate chooses short term placation of this sort or determination in the face of those who would destroy them. |
| Posted by: lotp 2006-10-26 07:52 |
| #4 Zen, I suspect a senility creep. Plus, "this is your brain on kool-aid". |
| Posted by: twobyfour 2006-10-26 05:29 |
| #3 Has someone spiked Israel's water supply with LSD? Who's up next for release, Samir |
| Posted by: Zenster 2006-10-26 03:50 |
| #2 Peres should be a President --- of PA! |
| Posted by: gromgoru 2006-10-26 00:25 |
| #1 I guess he doesn't want to be president. |
| Posted by: gorb 2006-10-26 00:20 |