DEBKA file Exclusive: Israel adopts US decision to switch backing from Mahmoud Abbas to Palestinian PM Salim Fayyad
Ahead of the Sharm al Sheikh summit, the Olmert cabinet decided Sunday, June 24, to release frozen funds “in a phased process to support a new Palestinian government” – not the Palestinian Authority, which is headed by Mahmoud Abbas.
According to DEBKA file’s Washington sources, Ehud Olmert switched his support from Abbas to Fayyad after talking to President George W. Bush in the White House on June 19. That conversation took place amid a crisis of confidence.
The Bush administration no longer believes Abbas is capable of combating Hamas or any other terrorists on the West Bank. The line Olmert heard therefore was tagged “West Bank first.” Fayyad was chosen to carry the policy through. }} More…
Israel and US: Abbas Out–Fayyad In
June 24, 2007 by Lance








If Israel was smart, they would fire Ohlmert. Then they would elect a hardliner who would sit back and let Hamas and Fatah kill each other. The idea of propping up the moderate faction is ludicrous. If anyone wants to find moderate Palestinian leaders, they are in my living room playing poker with the Easter Bunny and my pet unicorn.
Anyway, I would consider it an honor and a privilege if you would add my blog “The Tygrrrr Express” http://www.blacktygrrrr.wordpress.com to your list of linked sites if you feel the quality is high.
I came across your blog through the 762 Justice and Rottweiler’s websites, since I like their attitudes.If this request is redundant, my bad in advance.
Happy summer.
eric
Veddy intelestink.
blacktygrrrr, you’ve been added. We hope you reciprocate. Glad to have you aboard.