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The Dutch Get It
By Micah Halpern

Wednesday April 18, 2007

I"ve Been Thinking:

The Dutch get it.

Ismail Haniyeh, Hamas leader and Prime Minister of the Palestinian Authority will not be granted a visa to enter the Netherlands in May.
Hannniyeh was hoping to attend a conference of Palestinians scheuled to be held in Rotterdam on May 5th.

Dutch officials said:
"He will not be granted a visa, should he request one officially."
"Hamas is considered a terrorist organization by the European Union."
They said:
"It is consistent not only to avoid contact with Hamas ministers but also not to let them come to the Netherlands or anywhere else in Europe and spread the message of Hamas."

This move by the Dutch is very important.
Hamas is determined to gain credibility around the world and especially within Western Europe.
This bold proactive move by the Netherlands is a reminder to every country that there is pre-established policy regarding Hamas and that there are real and sound resons for following this policy.

Bravo. Well done.

4 June 2017 12:14 PM in Thoughts


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