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'Palestinian Authority' may stop security coordination with Israel

In its continuing war against Israel and the 'peace process,' the 'Palestinian Authority' may stop its security coordination with Israel.

The Palestinian Liberation Organisation (PLO) is currently reviewing whether to halt security coordination with Israel and downgrade the PLO's ties with Israel taking into account stalled peace negotiations and the undermining of the political atmosphere, said a top PLO official.

Speaking to Gulf News, Wasel Abu Yousuf, a member of the PLO Executive Committee, said that walking away from the security agreement with Israel remained an option that was being seriously discussed. "This is the current Palestinian move as the Israeli government stalled the peace process and completely locked the political horizon," he said.

"A change in the status quo is a must," said Abu Yousuf, stressing that walking away from unfair prior agreements with Israel remained a key Palestinian option.

"The Paris Economic Agreements will also be re-reviewed and amended should the Israeli government decide to freeze the Palestinian revenue funds again," he said.

The Israeli government under Benjamin Netanyahu has been blocking all attempts to revive serious and fair peace negotiations, strictly refusing to halt colonist activities and endorse the two-state formula based on the 1967 borderline, he said. "The entire political equation in Palestine is completely blocked, and the Palestinian leadership cannot stand still," he said.

Given that the 'Palestinians' and Egypt are both about to walk away from signed agreements with us, why should Israel ever trust these people or enter into agreements with them again?

Labels: Palestinian Authority, security cooperation

posted by Carl in Jerusalem @ 1:15 AM