 Saying that dignity was more important than aid in dollars, Palestinian Premier Ismail Haniyeh insisted yesterday that his Hamas-led government would not renounce violence despite mounting Western pressure over its failure to condemn a Tel Aviv bombing. “We reject all pressure on our people and government to forego our basic rights. We will not touch the rights of the Palestinian people whatever the circumstances,” Haniyeh said during talks with police and security officers. “Your visit is proof that this country is more important than money, that dignity is more important than dollars. Today you prove that dignity is the most important thing,” he said, addressing his visitors. The prime minister’s defiance was later backed by six militant groups, including Hamas’ own armed wing, the Ezzedine Al-Qassam Brigades, at an outdoor news conference by gunmen in Gaza City that broke up only after the appearance of an Israeli helicopter.Five other armed groups joined Hamas’ military wing in backing the prime minister, including the Al-Aqsa Martyrs’ Brigades. “We reject all forms of political blackmail in the form of political money,” a masked fighter read from a joint statement at the Gaza City gathering. “We fully support the position of the elected government which rejects recognizing Israeli occupation. It is very important not to commit to any agreement that denies our people their rights or hurts the national interest.” | Can I get some of that low-carb Dignity? I'm trying to lose some of those winter pounds... |
| Looks like they only have the high-calorie version in stock. Why else would they think they're sitting fat and pretty? |
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