"There won't be stability in the region until each one of the refugees feels that he has attained his freedom to return to his home. Without this, the refugees will use all methods available to achieve the right of return."
- Mahmoud Abbas (Abu Mazen) Dec. 2004 on Gulf Tour

"We came to you today, while we are praying for the souls of the martyrs who were killed today by the shells of the Zionist enemy in Beit Lahiya," Abbas told thousands of supporters, using a term for Israel usually employed by Islamic militants."
- Mahmoud Abbas (Abu Mazen) Jan. 04, 2004

With over eighty Kassam rockets fired at Israelis in Gush Katif during the last two weeks, and with Abbas using the rhetoric of his thug predecessor Arafat and the rest of the Muslim murderers, it is inconceivable to think that a well-intentioned Israeli withdrawal from Gaza will not be viewed as Israeli weakness and a victory for our enemies. Hamas, Al Aksa Brigades, PFLP, al Qaida, Hizbullah, the Iranians, Force-17, and all the other "militants" will find continued encouragement to send mortars, Kassams, Katyushas, and human time bombs throughout our country as they continue to pursue a very public strategy of driving us from our country one piece at a time.

New Years Prediction:
Jimmy Carter this time will declare the upcoming election on the West Bank "impressive, fair and judicious" without having to leave the Carter Center in Atlanta.
- Victor D. Hanson 1-02-05

My visit to Gaza a few weeks ago.

posted by Avi G @ 21:09