[SJackson]

If you'd like to be on this middle east/political ping list, please FR mail me.

High Volume. Articles on Israel can also be found by clicking on the Topic or Keyword Israel. or WOT [War on Terror]

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[JasonC]

"I personally once brought $20 million from Iran to the Gaza Strip in a suitcase. No, actually twice -- the second time it was $22 million."

The only useful line in the article. Smoking gun.

[hermgem]

Is Olmert ready to defend Israel, or go on the attack again should Hamas take prisoners or hostages, or does he remain shell shocked after the war he lost trying to get his captured soldiers back?
Hamas smelled victory and realized that Olmert's forces are vulnerable.

[Wally_Kalbacken]

SPIEGEL ONLINE: The militant wings of Fatah and Hamas have been fully armed over the last few months. Are these weapons still in circulation?

Zahar: There are naturally very many weapons around now. Two years ago, one bullet in Gaza cost around EURO 3.50 -- now it would cost 35 cents. The American aid money has been translated into weapons. Thank you, America!

You're welcome, Mr. Zahar - now start killing each other!

[EGPWS]

As long as we don't have a state, we will try to form an Islamic society We will have foreign aid bestowed upon us as an oppressed people.

[EGPWS]

Israel's existence, he said, was "illegal."

Nothing in God's creation will ever stifle this mantra of theirs no matter how good or bad things may become for them as long as hate is a part of their dogma.