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PA: Genuine financial crisis?
Arlene Kushner
Published: 12.05.06, 10:15
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1. What it's about - in a nutshell
Larry ,   Eastbourne, UK   (05.12.06)
1. The Palestinians must be allowed to live on handouts for ever. 2. They must be given more aid than any other people in the world, regardless of starvation elsewhere. 3. There's no need to end terrorism against Israel because the money will keep pouring in. 4. The EU knows perfectly well that it is funding terrorism but refuses to admit it. 5. The media will continue to bleat about the "poor Palestinians" and generally misrepresent things as Israel's fault. Anything new in the above?
2. Palestinian lack of Transparency
Joel ,   Jerusalem, Israel   (05.12.06)
This is a highly informative article. It is a disservice to to the Palestinians to make them the object of "Affirmative Action." Those who engage in reverse discrimantion lack in integrity to the same extent as the recipients of material favors which not only increase their dependence but also promote financial and moral corruption.
3. To Larry , Eastbourne, UK
Aboud Hamayel ,   Palestine   (05.13.06)
The U.S Aid To Israel, not only is higher in the amount of money, but invloves direct contbution to the Iserali Neo-Nazi Army, or what you call the IDF(LOL). For more info about the forgien Aid to Israel Visit:- http://www.wrmea.com/html/us_aid_to_israel.htm If you are blaming europe for finacialy giving a 0.003% of there Budgets for humanitrian non-militant operations then you are a Moran. Free Palestine
4. Common sense
Mike ,   Boston   (05.13.06)
Regardless of the facts, who would give money to someone who wants to blow you off the map?
5. PA: Genuine financial crisis?
Don Saliman ,   Nahal Oz, Israel   (05.13.06)
Look I feel for the average Gazan,I really do, but I see almost every day,trucks with food and material going to Gaza from the Karni crossing. Where does it all go after it moves from Israel to Gaza? Why does Israel have to help the Gazans,when their own leaders don't? One more question, Why can't the goods pass the Egypt-Gaza border? If weapons can get thru this border,than food should be no problem
6. Once again
Ivri   (05.13.06)
The eternal victims,put on another show of smoke and mirrors to the world,and the gullible soon to be muslim eouropeans are buying it. # 5 you are right,they should get all they need through Sinai,(but,,,can you blame the Egyptians for blocking the border with these pathological liars?) #3...How is your sleeper cell going?...we just got confirmation that your 70 virgins are waiting...we would be glad to help you get there.
7. Money for making bombs
Iena ,   Canada   (05.14.06)
Why Israel, and West are so foolish. To earn good name, they try to talk to bad guys-Hamas. Dealing with Arabs in general will be resulting in Dealth. Let Arab Oil money flow into Palestine, and they should stop begging to Europe and US for money. Money received is secretly pumped to make crude missiles, anyway.
8. International control
Hiram Al MAsry ,   Tel Aviv   (05.14.06)
If this information is true or even partially true, this confirms the need for an independant international auditing of any funds transferred to any palestinian entity. No funds coming from abroad should be left unaccounted for. If PA wants help is must ensure that : 1) Israel is simply recognized 2) Terror stops 3) International comptrollers are monitoring fund transfers AND utilisation.
9. to Aboud Hamayel
David ,   Israel   (05.14.06)
USAID has given 1.5billion to the Palestinians since 1993 [Not to mention the billions from other countries] Where has it gone?
10. Arafat went to the grave with $3 billion, dig him up.
Bunnie Meyer ,   Santa Monica, CA   (05.15.06)
11. blocking release of t funds to weaken Hamas.
rania ,   montreal   (05.15.06)
y'net, please make it easier for HAMAS:ask where is the cash money donated by IRAN to this clan .Let an independent international auditing control funds of HAMAS:how they become money , how they launder it !!!!!!!!
12. It's all about "taqiah" - lying to infidels about everything
Abe ,   Jerusalem   (05.15.06)
and promoting an image of "le miserable" infront of the international media, in order to cheat governments and institutions into giving more money, that in due time will be used to activate terror. simple as that. the sad truth is that muslims in general wherever they are do not mind living thier lives in dumpsters at"survival" level only, as long as jihad is on the go, just like in the old days when mo was killing, luting, raping, with his gangs. "taquiah" is a command in the koran - just like "jihad" the holly war. lying is not just about conditions of living - its also about the true nature of Islam - in order to convert infidels (it's a one way ticket BTW since apostates are usually murdered).
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