Israel cease-fire

[Not Beilin]

From the BBC:

"... a meeting between Palestinian and Israeli security officials has ended without any agreement on an American plan to firm up the current ceasefire.

A Palestinian source said the meeting had lasted more than three hours and had been tense and ill-tempered, though there has been no word from the Israelis.

US proposals

Palestinians to arrest militants, end incitements to violence
Israel to stop attacks on Palestinians, withdraw to positions held before uprising

Renewed security co-operation and joint patrols

According to the reports, the Palestinian side rejected an Israeli demand that they take security measures to stop attacks on Israel before Israel lifts its blockade on Palestinian areas..."

[Robert Furst]

Israel earlier today accepted the cease-fire terms presented by the US. The Palestinians followed later in the day with an approval, but without agreeing to all terms set down.

The sticking points: Arrest of suspected terrorists, temporary continuance of closures in the West Bank and Gaza, and buffer zones around Israeli civilian areas in the West Bank & Gaza.

If Israel agrees to the Palestinian revisions, do you believe that the Israeli government can protect Jews in the West Bank & Gaza and more importantly will the cease fire work.

[Charles]

I think that if Israel accepts the terms set down by the Palestinians they will find themselves going down the same road that led to this current situation. The original terms were either agree to the terms or not agree.

[NewsGuy]

Originally posted by Charles
I think that if Israel accepts the terms set down by the Palestinians they will find themselves going down the same road that led to this current situation. The original terms were either agree to the terms or not agree.

Another thread (http://www.israelforum.com/board/showthread.php3?threadid=54) is also going on in the Israeli-Arab Conflict section.

Fine to discuss in both places.

[Sonny]

Originally posted by Robert Furst

The sticking points: Arrest of suspected terrorists, temporary continuance of closures in the West Bank and Gaza, and buffer zones around Israeli civilian areas in the West Bank & Gaza.


Without the arrest of the terrorists, Arafat is signalling that is it perfectly ok to murder innocent Israelis. His refusal to do so should already tell the world that he is again pulling a charade.

[NewsGuy]

Originally posted by Sonny


Without the arrest of the terrorists, Arafat is signalling that is it perfectly ok to murder innocent Israelis. His refusal to do so should already tell the world that he is again pulling a charade.

I also noticed today that the IDF pulled back from the Netzarim checkpoint, near where numerous mortar shells have been fired by Palestinians on Israeli residential neighborhoods.

I hope that this trust in the new cease-fire is not misplaced, especially as mortars are still being fired at Jewish settlements.

[Negev]

Originally posted by NewsGuy


I also noticed today that the IDF pulled back from the Netzarim checkpoint, near where numerous mortar shells have been fired by Palestinians on Israeli residential neighborhoods.

I hope that this trust in the new cease-fire is not misplaced, especially as mortars are still being fired at Jewish settlements.

I wouldn't bet my life on it, that's for sure.

[SaltyDawg]

Originally posted by Negev


I wouldn't bet my life on it, that's for sure.

This just in from Reuters:

"Palestinian cabinet minister Yasser Abed Rabbo described the first 24 hours of the ceasefire, which was mapped out by U.S. CIA Director George Tenet, as a "total failure" in its goal of ending more than eight months of conflict."

[Sonny]

Originally posted by SaltyDawg


This just in from Reuters:

"Palestinian cabinet minister Yasser Abed Rabbo described the first 24 hours of the ceasefire, which was mapped out by U.S. CIA Director George Tenet, as a "total failure" in its goal of ending more than eight months of conflict."

Doesn't look good...

[Sonny]

Originally posted by Sonny


Doesn't look good...

And continuing along those lines is the PA's refusal to arrests terrorists targeting Jewish victims.

This "truce" is a joke because it is obvious that there is no Arab willingness to stop the bloodshed.

[Not Beilin]

Originally posted by Sonny


This "truce" is a joke because it is obvious that there is no Arab willingness to stop the bloodshed.

Exactly right.

[Negev]

Originally posted by Not Beilin


Exactly right.

I really have to wonder how long can this charade go on?

[wellofvow]

Originally posted by Negev
I really have to wonder how long can this charade go on?

Until President Bush puts his foot down HARD on his State Department.

You are absolutely correct in calling this a charade.

There was NOTHING in the "roadmap" about a "cease-fire". Since Akaba, more than 30 Israelis were murdered, one a child of 7. What "cease-fire"?

Since when do murderers dictate the terms of their capture and arrest?

STOP ignoring incitement to murder and hatred.

And for G-d's sake, STOP releasing convicted mass murderers to the PA where they will only continue to murder.