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2003-05-12 Middle East

Gaza Strip Sealed Following Attack - (Road map has a rest stop)

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Posted by Frank G 2003-05-12 11:18 am|| || Front Page|| [6 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 "Why isn't Powell asking for Mubarak's help to seal the tunnels from Sinai to Rafah to prevent smugling of arms, drugs, terrorists and prostitutes to Gaza strip?"

"The Egyptians also indicated, as other Arabs, Europeans and Asian foreign ministers had earlier, that in spite of Washington's boycott of Yasir Arafat and its decision to deal only with the newly elected Palestinian prime minister, Egypt would continue to recognize Mr. Arafat as the elected president of the Palestinian Authority."

Posted by Pink & Fluffy 2003-05-12 14:03:11|| 2003-05-12 14:03:11|| Front Page Top

#2 Given how legitimate Mubarak's elections are, Yasser's met the ~~low~~ standard for recognition. We do have leverage on Egypt though, about $2 Billion/year(?) worth? We need to do all we can to marginalize the yasshole

Posted by Frank G 2003-05-12 14:39:09|| 2003-05-12 14:39:09|| Front Page Top

#3 Why isn't Powell asking for Mubarak's help to seal the tunnels from Sinai to Rafah to prevent smugling of arms, drugs, terrorists and prostitutes to Gaza strip?

Posted by marek 2003-05-12 11:52:00|| 2003-05-12 11:52:00|| Front Page Top

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