Friday January 14, 2005

I've Been Thinking:

The recent terror attack at Karni junction in Gaza was meant to teach a lesson to newly elected Palestinian Prime Minister Abbas. It's obvious.

The attack took place in the area dedicated to transferring Palestinian agriculture to Israeli markets.

What a shame. A shame because of the senseless loss of life. A shame because this attack struck out at an important symbol. Karni was/is a symbol of productivity for the Palestinians, from there their produce goes out to the markets for sale.

The terrorists want it to be clear to Abbas and the Palestinians that they control the tension - not the politicians. The attack was a joint venture between Hamas, the Popular Resistance Committees and Al Aksa Brigade. The Brigade is supposed to a Fatah organization, headed by Abbas.

Now it is time for the new political leadership to teach a lesson.
Abbas must clamp down and appoint people who will listen to him.
Otherwise, these terrorist factions will take charge of the entire society.