Friday, July 13, 2007

Dandy ally vs. sinking ship

Unreformed Fatah a Sinking Ship - Barry Rubin

People who would be appalled if the Free World uncritically backed sleazy repressive Latin American dictatorships have no problem thinking Fatah a dandy ally without pressing it for reform.

Mark my words: Their ship will sink.
(Jerusalem Post)


IDF Blocks Rise of Hamas in West Bank -Shahar Ilan

The deputy head of IDF Military Intelligence, Col. Ronen Cohen, told the Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee: "It is not the PA that is preventing Hamas from establishing itself militarily in the West Bank, but rather the IDF and the Shin Bet security service. As long as the IDF is in the territories, Hamas can't reach the same military level as in Gaza."
(Ha'aretz)


Fatah on Shaky Ground in West Bank -Ken Ellingwood

[I]t is only a matter of time until Abbas talks with Hamas to reach some form of accommodation.
(Los Angeles Times)

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