The Faucet is Closing
Charles Johnson
Sun Feb 19, 2006 at 7:42 pm PST • Views: 197
The consequences of electing a terrorist government will now be felt by the Palestinian people; democracy at its purest and most unforgiving: Israel Halts Payments to Palestinians.
JERUSALEM - Israel branded the Palestinian government a “terrorist authority” Sunday and halted the transfer of hundreds of millions of dollars in tax money after Hamas took control of the Palestinian parliament.
But the Israeli government held off on adopting even more drastic measures recommended by security officials, mindful of possible international reaction.
And the US also acted today (as we reported this morning) to shut off another alleged source of Hamas funding: U.S. Freezes Assets of Group, Cites Hamas.
KindHearts board member and Cleveland lawyer Jihad Smaili reiterated that position on Sunday.
“We are absolutely surprised and disappointed in the government’s action,” he said in a telephone interview. “This conduct by the government is going to be felt immediately by people who need KindHeart’s assistance all over the world and in the United States.”
He estimated the group provided $5 million to $6 million annually in charity assistance.
“This allegation that we support Hamas is unfounded and incredible,” he said.
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