I find it confusing that Olmert agreed to construct new settlements in the west bank. He did so well in ignoring the fools from the Orthodox side when he cleared out from Gaza. Anyway new settlements means a step back on the Roadmap to Peace.
I have no Idea why he suddenly approved on this and now when back door talks with Abbas is so close to commence. Perhaps its a final way to show muscle before the negotiations start? But I still don't see any point...
Meanwhile Islamic Jihad does everything in its power do disrupt the peace talks. according to Abu Ahmad, spokesman for Islamic Jihad. No surprised there.
Olmert says that military is allowed to surgically strike against rocket fire but to hold the ceasefire in general.
"In parallel, Israel will continue to maintain the ceasefire and work with the Palestinian Authority so that immediate steps are taken to halt the Qassam firings."
-Olmert
Hamas still refuses to recognize Israel but says willing to extend a truce for a complete withdrawal form the west bank.
in other words: nothing new on the eastern front, but at least they're not at each others throat al the time
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