[07055]

Israel's ability to act independently is limited by the fact that it accepts a large amount of military aid from the USA. Remember: ANYTIME you accept federal money that there are always strings attached.

Agreed.

But, don't we send the PLO lots of cash too?

When is the media going to pick up on the fact of the PLO's "insubordination"?

[pgkdan]

But, don't we send the PLO lots of cash too?

yes...and so did Israel. Hell, Israel armed the PA Police...you can tell it was a Labor Gov't that committed that crime...BTW we also send a bunch to the Egyptians too.

[LTCJ]

BBC: US soldier reported killed in eastern Afghanistan suicide bombing

One has to wonder what Bush's response would be to calls from Israel to show restraint and pull back from areas occupied by al-Qaeda forces.