The United States hopes to find a way to increase humanitarian donations to the Palestinians following Hamas’ election victory, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said Sunday.
Rice said she will ask Indonesia, a moderate Muslim nation, to help press the message that the Palestinians must remain committed to peace with Israel even though Hamas refuses to accept the Jewish state’s right to exist.
“We are looking at ways to even increase our humanitarian assistance to the Palestinian people during this period of time,” Rice said.
Rice was not specific. But her comments suggested that the United States intends to replace money it once gave directly to the current moderate and secular Palestinian government with grants for charity work or other projects that are independent of the new government.
U.S. officials have nearly finished an extensive review of aid to the Palestinians that was intended to ensure that future aid does not flow to Hamas.
Hamas, which refuses to renounce violence and has claimed responsibility for dozens of suicide bombings against Israel, is listed as a terrorist organization by both the United States and the European Union.
Wild Thing’s comment……
OK I know she gets her talking points from da’ boss man. BUT, here is the thing, this is BS to even think about giving aid to the Hamas in any way, shape or form. We need to declare as a Nation that any group of Islamic terrorists, even if in power such as the Hamas, is our enemy if they do not recognize Israel, and if they refuse to renounce violence etc. I have a 12 year old nephew that understands this better then Condi Rice.
This half assed some are ok and some are not when it comes to terrorists is only making us weak and wimpy! Let’s call it the bada bing mentality is what is needed. The take no prisoners frame of mind and stick to it.
I don’t have balls and neither does Condi, but if we did, mine sure as hell would be bigger then hers! Screw this shit and stop making excuses for terrorists!
During the Vietnam War there was a saying, ” kill them all and let God sort them out”! I say Exactly!
* Anti-Idiotarian Rottweiler
Not one thin dime to the terrorists, Hamas has always been and always will be the terrorist organization it is. That they were elected by a Democratic process and are thereby a Democracy is not justification to treat them as equals on the scale of humanitarians. They are bloodthirsty butchering dogs of Satan, Condi has lost it and Bush too if he sanctioned this. I’ll vote against any aid to Palestine and any politician that offers it. Maybe she’s taking direction from that other president, Jimmah!!!
Hi Jack thank you so much for commenting on this. It is very upsetting.
I agree with you being against any aid to the Hamas. I bet Jimmy loved hearing this from Condi. grrrrr
I just hope she is a loose cannon and not speaking for Bush.