Thursday, December 24, 2009

Israel's Empty Threat

When they actually do something, then I'll believe them.

Related:
When Terrorism Works: Those Zany Zettlers

"Israel threatens to use force against settlers" by Associated Press | December 21, 2009

JERUSALEM - Israeli authorities could soon use special commando units, unmanned spy planes, and cellphone-jamming equipment to enforce a moratorium on new settlement construction in the West Bank, military officials said yesterday, deepening a showdown between the government and Jewish settlers.

As long as it isn't used against Palestinians!!

And OPEN THOSE BORDERS and TEAR DOWN THAT WALL!!

Enraged settlers’ leaders vowed to resist the plan, prompting Defense Minister Ehud Barak to warn that settlers would face the full wrath of the military if they continue to flout the 10-month construction slowdown....

Yeah, just wait ten months and its over.

Settlers have repeatedly blocked inspectors and security forces trying to enter their communities to enforce the order. The resistance has grown increasingly violent....

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