Powell says Palestinians may have an interim state

Associated Press ^ | 6-12-02 | BARRY SCHWEID, AP Diplomatic Writer

[Oldeconomybuyer]

WASHINGTON (AP) --

[vance]

Once again Powell and State defy Bush, unless it's Powell's job now to string the Arabs along and keep them quiet while we go after terrorists world-wide.

[oline]

Powell makes me want to pull my hair out!


Get rid of Powell!

[ancient_geezer]

The president understands Israel's right to defend itself but also understands "the need of the Palestinian people for a future in a state that they can call their own," Powell said Tuesday

This would work if they deport everyone with a Jordanian passport back to Jordan first. :O)

[monkeyshine]

An interim state? Maybe they can call it Area A?

[Jeremiah Jr]

Powell on Wednesday said President Bush would round out his consultations with Middle East leaders Thursday with the Saudi foreign minister and then, "in the very near future," announce how he intends to secure a Palestinian state.

And it shall come to pass at the same time when Gog shall come aginst the land of Israel, saith the Lord G-d, that my fury shall come up in my face. For in my jealousy and in the fire of my wrath have I spoken. Surely in that day there shall be a great shaking in the land of Israel.
Ezekiel 38:18,19

[epluribus_2]

"interim", while Yassir and other followers of "The Peaceful Religion(tm)" work to conquer the rest of Pre-1948 land.

[eclectic]

Colon Powell is no good

[etcetera]

The Palestinian Authority was supposed to be the "transitional" Palestinian state and was so established when the Oslo Accords were signed.