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Israel Unveils Plan to Encircle Palestinian StatePosted on Feb 8, 2006The Guardian: The acting Israeli prime minister, Ehud Olmert, said yesterday that he plans to annex the Jordan Valley and major Jewish settlement blocks to Israel in drawing new borders, according to a television station that recorded an interview with him yesterday. In Mr Olmert’s first policy statement since he succeeded Ariel Sharon last month, Channel 2 television said that he made clear he intends to carry through his predecessor’s vision of creating an emasculated Palestinian state on Israel’s terms. | story Advertisement Previous item: A Young Bush Appointee Resigns His Post at NASA Next item: Wolfowitz Packing World Bank With Cronies Are you a Truthdig member yet? Login now, or register with Truthdig. Add Your Comment |
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