Sunday, March 08, 2009

Obama's $900 Million For Gaza Does Not Have To Be A Reward For Hamas

Jonathan Tobin writes that Congress has still to be heard from on how all that money will be given over:
The good news is that some members of Congress, which must approve at least $745 million of the package, are asking questions about how the money will be used and who will get it. The Jerusalem Post reported yesterday that Nevada Democrat Shelly Berkley has written to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, asking that restrictions be placed on the aid upon receipt of the money. Possible conditions could include the cessation of rocket fire from Gaza into Southern Israel and the release of kidnapped Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit. Even more to the point, Congress’s demand for transparency could strip away the veil of humanitarianism from what may turn out to be a billion-dollar terrorist boondoggle.

Tobin anticipates that we will see opposition to Berkley's proposal for those who put a premium on a peace process that gives a pass to the Palestinian Arabs and welcomes pressure on Israel--talk about cycles!

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