Gaza Strip - Palestinian Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh of Hamas said Wednesday that U.S. pressure foiled the latest attempt to pay 165,000 government workers by transferring money from abroad directly into their accounts.Evil Zionist Amerikkans!!
Haniyeh also appealed to Arab nations to counter the U.S. moves.
Reflecting frustration over empty coffers, Haniyeh told a news conference that the Hamas-led government has
Public sector salaries are two months late, largely because
Israel and the West have frozen the transfer of funds to the Hamas-led government, branding Hamas a terrorist organization. The Palestinians need $116 million a month to pay
"We have given alternative suggestions and plans, including what has been reported about sending the lists of the employees to the Arab League to have a direct transfer to their accounts," Haniyeh said. "We even faced American pressure to prevent the direct transfer."
Oh you are soooo brave. Facing evil american diplomats!
Haniyeh appealed to Arab leaders to face up to the Americans "to stop the siege imposed on the Palestinian people and to stop the political blackmail against the government." He also called on Palestinian bankers to "show the necessary patriotism."
You show us a real will to live in peace with Israel, we will show you the money.
Banks have been hesitant to handle funds for the
Palestinian Authority for fear of U.S. sanctions.
On Friday, French President Jacques Chirac proposed the creation of a World Bank
The government is the largest employer in the Palestinian areas, and the tardy salaries have caused widespread hardship. Salaries for March were not paid, and April payments are overdue.
Boo Hoo. Widespread bombings have caused hardship for civilians in Israel.
In the past, the West has donated much of the $1 billion in annual foreign
Here is an idea. How about you stupid fucks build up your own economy instead of blowing up and pillaging everything so we don't have to support your retarded asses?
Now the West has said it will fund only
The Arab League — which has a history of shortchanging the Palestinians on aid pledges — has only committed to deliver $55 million a month.
You collect billions in oil revenue a month and can only cough up 55 mil? Not like your people are already living in poverty, but where does the rest of the dough go?
Western governments have been looking for ways to turn control over their money to the
Haniyeh also spoke out against incoming Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert's plan to draw the border between Israel and the
West Bank unilaterally if peace talks are unsuccessful. That plan includes completing a separation barrier, relocating tens of thousands of Jewish settlers and pulling out of large parts of the West Bank.
"We are in favor of any Israeli
Haniyeh brushed aside questions about accepting an Arab League plan offering Israel peace in exchange for a complete withdrawal from the West Bank and Gaza and an acceptable solution for Palestinian refugees.
"This era cannot take a new initiative," he said, blaming Israel for the impasse.
Blame everyone but yourself, huh?
He also repeated Hamas demands for Israeli withdrawal from the West Bank, the release of prisoners and the return of refugees to their original homes, all without offering peace to Israel.
It is all take, take, take with you, isn't it? Cut 'em off and let 'em rot.