Coolassprov MC
15-08-07, 19:41
http://www.haaretz.com/hasen/spages/893063.html
After his defeat by Hamas in Gaza, Mahmoud Abbas has not become any more capable, efficient or forceful. But he has acquired an important ally - the government of Israel. Olmert hugs and kisses him, showers him with good-will gestures, like the release of Palestinian prisoners, the transfer of large sums money, and the removal of IDF roadblocks (if the defense minister will only agree).
After his defeat by Hamas in Gaza, Mahmoud Abbas has not become any more capable, efficient or forceful. But he has acquired an important ally - the government of Israel. Olmert hugs and kisses him, showers him with good-will gestures, like the release of Palestinian prisoners, the transfer of large sums money, and the removal of IDF roadblocks (if the defense minister will only agree).