Friday, December 29, 2006

EGYPT ARMS FATAH

YESTERDAY, ISRAEL ALLOWED EGYPT TO SHIP ARMS TO FATAH'S ABBAS, OSTENSIBLY TO BE USED IN FATAH'S CIVIL WAR WITH HAMAS. IT WON'T BE LONG BEFORE THE WEAPONS ARE TURNED ON ISRAEL.

Abbas forces reportedly get arms (JTA)
Mahmoud Abbas’ security forces reportedly received an arms shipment in Gaza. Israeli media reported Thursday that a shipment of several thousand assault rifles entered the Gaza Strip through neighboring Egypt this week, destined for Palestinian Authority security forces loyal to the relatively moderate president and pitted against the governing Hamas faction. The reports were confirmed by JTA’s security sources in Israel but denied by Abbas’ spokesman. Egypt had no immediate comment. Abbas is wary of being perceived as a Western stooge as he tries to challenge Hamas rule."

Palestinians: Egyptian Arms Will Be Used Against Israel
- Ali Waked (YNet)
The Popular Resistance Committees on Thursday warned that arms transferred by Egypt to Mahmoud Abbas' Fatah movement will reach its operatives who will use them against Israel. "In all the security services, including in the Presidential Guard, there are activists affiliated with all the Palestinian groups, including ours, and Hamas," said spokesperson Muhammad Abdel Al. "At least a third of the workforce in the security apparatuses are affiliated with resistance movements," he said.

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