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Congress says will halt US aid if PA merges with Hamas
Yitzhak Benhorin
Published: 28.04.11, 07:53
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1. Oh for God's sake, DO IT America.
Salma ,   Palestine   (04.28.11)
Abu Mazen needs such move to dissolve the PA : )
2. Obama will do his best to continue aid.
Terry ,   Eilat - Israel   (04.28.11)
And, he'll have the support of the State Dept. Get ready for lots of Orwellian rhetoric, twisted logic, intellectual gymnastics, out-right lies, & plenty of lobbying by ''expert'' Israel-bashers. We'll get a whole media campaign by The New York Times, The Washington Post, morons like Thomas Friedman & company. Hamas will be turned into ''moderates'' - wait & see. Obama & his far-left advisers already see the Muslim Brotherhood as acceptable. Look at the weak response to the mess in Syria. And, the U.S. doesn't even have the moral courage to quit the U.N. Inhuman Rights Org. which will soon accept Syria as a member. Let's hope that Congress doesn't fall for the BS & cuts off funding.
3. Poor America should keep the money anyway
give it to israel   (04.28.11)
4. Bbbut US $$$ are already financing Hamas
Harry Wright ,   UK   (04.28.11)
through the numerous Islamic charitable organisations that are used as covers for funneling US dollars to Hamas. Nothing much is done about those. Indeed, the administration can be described as selectively blind about it. As well, the US government has funded the PA massively despite the fact that Fatah's charter calls for the destruction of Israel. "US taxpayer funds should not and must not be used to support those who threaten US security, our interests, and our vital ally, Israel" - what a joke. The destruction of Israel is even in the schools' curriculum!
5. Don't you mean Jewish Congressmen?
Cali Cal ,   Los Angeles   (04.28.11)
Every person quoted in this article happens to be either Jewish or half Jewish, AIPAC lovers. Is this supposed to be surprising? What a joke.
6. #2 has it right: obama will find some excuse to continue aid
dante ,   uk   (04.28.11)
obama has all the answers. another case of "often wrong, never in doubt." he got the short course on the middle east from rashid khalidi and thinks that he knows something. if he were half as smart as he thinks he is, he would cut loose the p.a., the corrupt, sham government of a sham people. palestinian arab nationalism is novel and it is synthetic. but, obama treats it as a venerable, ancient national identity. it started, gradually, as a response to Jewish efforts, in the 19th & 20th centuries, to establish a Jewish commonwealth in Israel.
7. how will the poor "palis" survive with
Barney ,   USA   (04.28.11)
no revenue except for smuggling. the people of the perpetual hand outstretched with a hand full of give me and a mouth full of much obliged. the longest nation of "refugees" in the history of the world. Even with aid they fail to prosper. Guess terrorism just doesn't build much or pay the bills.
8. and the West follows
JO   (04.28.11)
without aid "Palestine" is nothing, indeed without aid there is no Palestinian economy which is totally reliant upon it. One good thing a "State" has to provide for it's self and cannot rely on aid to pay it's salaries, and will not be able to. Let the Palestinians unit, and just watch and see. Up till now "Palestine" has a higher standard of living than most Arab countries (even some of those with oil, such as Libya) provided by the West, US aid ( tiny Arab aid) and the UN (again US and Western aid) I for one look forward to the day when "Palestine" has to stand on it's own two feet and all it's consequences.
9. Israel shoud IMMEDIATELY stop money
tanya ,   tel aviv israel   (04.28.11)
transfer to Hamasabumazen gang.
10. Israel should launch an offensive...
Batman ,   Gotham City, Lebanon   (04.28.11)
and take back total control of the west bank and Gaza and who ever wants to live under an Arab regime can move to Jordan... Period! It was a joke to assume that a state could be created and named Palestine... Just look around you and you will see what an Arab state called Palestine would look like, be it Lebanon, Syria, Lybia, Yemen...
11. oil money will go DIRECTLY to PA, no middleman?
observer ,   Egypt   (04.28.11)
12. 8 - when "Palestine" has to stand on it's own two feet
split ,   USA   (04.28.11)
Dude you have a hutzpah or you're simply stupid thinking we're - As a matter of fact the Palis getting only 400 million from US compared with 3.2 billion military aid and another 3 billion in guaranteed loans from US government that are forgiven at the end of fisco year. Not counting those billions of tax deductible donations from citizens and corporations ending up in your coffers.
13. THE US SHOULD STOP AIDING THE PA SUICIDE BOMBERS
GLENN ,   YUCAIPA,USA   (04.28.11)
14. #1
Fadi ,   UK   (04.28.11)
Girl, don't yu know how much I love you? You give me just enough to keep me hoping.
15. TALK IS CHEAP
zionist forever   (04.28.11)
Actions speak louder than words. After the Israeli soldiers were fired on when they were trimming a tree so it didn't block the line of sight of a camera Congress started talking about ending military aid to Lebanon. It was suspended for a couple of months then Obama made sure it started again. The ending financial aid to the palestinians if the PA merges with Hamas would be devastating Obama. Not trying to justify islamic terror and not spending money its against everything he believes in. When this money ends I will be congratulating Congress until then its just an empty threat.
16. The pals may have to get jobs and work for a living
tom ,   canada   (04.28.11)
That will sort the whole situation out. They have too much time on their hands and no work ethic.
17. #12
john   (04.28.11)
Before calling others stupid, you might want to check your statistics on foreign aid to israel. You more than doubled what Israel receives.
18. No. 5 Cali Cal
NYC Girl   (04.28.11)
Give me a break. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, a Republican, is also an outspoken supporter of gay rights. Does that make her a lesbian?
19. # 14 No, i don't know ; )
Salma ,   Palestine   (04.28.11)
love you too, take care Fadi.
20. What is US aid worth these days?
Robert ,   Brisbane, Australia   (04.28.11)
It's the US that needs aid after Bush and his cronies destroyed their economy.
21. How much money does Israel give gaza?
jason white ,   afula, israel   (04.28.11)
Hundreds of millions and they can always count on more from the Bank of Israel. Not to mention electricity, food, medical supplies and treatment in Israeli hospitals. No more work permits should be issued to palis and no more work given to pali businesses.
22. #21 - I might just believe you
Cynic #2   (04.28.11)
but millions of people with a iota of sense will not.
23. Split and CHUZPAH
Joel ,   WE ARE ALL SDEROT   (04.28.11)
Homey at least spell the word right and fyi it is "fiscal" year not fisco... after you're through staring at a dictionary, suggest you move on to actual reading one day. Jack and Jill and their addiction to rolling down hills might be of interest to a no-nothing PUTZ troll like you. BTW How's your Nazi doll collection Spit man? Imbecile
24. #5 Cali Cal from Lala land
DR ,   Florida, USA   (04.28.11)
So what is he problem with Jews supporting Israel? Should they support Hamas, a terror group instead or just kep quiet? As you know, most Americans, whether jew or christian support Israel over palestinians so what should we do about it? Delusional west coast hippie will never understand the world...only idealistic nonsense!
25. Oh yea? I think Iran, Russia and China already called us
Abu Mazen   (04.28.11)
about that...
26. #2
Vivian ,   Clayborn   (04.28.11)
I think you have a realistic vue of Obama and the Statedepartment. But I wished we were wrong.
27. That's what the Hamas is waiting for to finish Fatah ,...
split ,   US   (04.28.11)
28. 23 - Stay on the subject (numbers) Watson ,...
split ,   US   (04.28.11)
My collection is made up of hasbara bulsh*t examples that have been corrected ,...
29. nr. 7.
justice for all ,   world/planet earth   (04.29.11)
thank you for your sincere compassion with the palestinian people. what a great example for mankind you are. the world has waited for you! i hope that you can/want to appreciate this complement. go ahead.
30. 28 - Hey, Watson ,...
split ,   US   (04.29.11)
You can add to those 6.5 Billion that I have mentioned in previous post an additional 2 Billions that goes to Egipt and 450 Millions that goes to Jordan to buy you a "peace" with them.
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