WHO NEED ENEMIES…..
Imran Khan
December 28, 2006
Can anyone believe that weapons could be brought into Gaza Strip (Palestine) openly with the approval of Israel to be used by the Palestinians? I hope no one would believe it. But it has happened whether we believe it or not and it’s a reality. Egypt transferred a large quantity of arms and ammunition in the Gaza Strip on Wednesday 27th December, 2006, with Israel’s approval. Infect it was done purposely and reason behind that was to strengthen the Palestinian Security Forces loyal to Mr. Mahmoud Abbas, The president of Palestinian National Authority. Palestinian security forces mainly belong from Mr. Abbas Fatah movement and the move was carried out to make them powerful against ruling Hamas movement’s paramilitary organizations. In recent months both Hamas and Fatah were engaged in deadly clashes against each other which resulted in the deaths of many Palestinians. Fatah groups in Gaza Strip apparently have less firepower than the Hamas groups. Hamas is considered as a terrorist group by Israel and Fatah as more moderate. Though in past Fatah was also considered as a terrorist organization but now that label has been removed. So it has been decided to reinforce Fatah against Hamas. The plan also has the backing of United States. The shipment from Egypt included 2000 AK-47 rifles and thousands of ammunitions magazines.
There are reports that Hamas affiliated groups get arms from smuggling. But Egyptian government’s decision to give weapons to one fraction so that it can be used against each other is just shocking. Evidently there are no other reasons for Israel to allow Egypt to export weapons to Palestine. There are differences between Hamas and Fatah but they are not so severe that could lead towards a permanent enmity and Instead of trying to clear things between them, Egypt is supporting one with arms and ammunitions. Surely Israelis will never mind such cooperation from Egypt but what would be the benefits for Egypt? Perhaps soon Egyptians would hear that few more Palestinians killed by other Palestinians with the help of the weapons provided by their county.
One can easily understand the logic behind the decision to reinforce Fatah. As Hamas has more weapons so it can dominate Fatah. Now Israel is trying to give Fatah more weapons to match Hamas firepower so the both factions could fight each other for a long time. Divide and rule policy is not something new but it seems to be working again. It is quite clear that Israel is supporting Mahmoud Abbas only to create more rifts between Hamas and Fatah. Israel would never want that Fatah and Hamas could become partners in the movement to get freedom from Israel. But Israel would certainly like this situation to exist for a long period of time. The more Palestinians fight against each other the easier it would be for Israel to rule on them and continue occupation. The fact is known to the occupiers but Palestinians just could not understand it. Even a country like Egypt which is believed to be Palestine friendly is also falling in the same trap. Currently there is a truce in effect between Hamas and Fatah. But with the new reports of Fatah getting weapons could certainly bring more violence.
Free Palestine is a dream for every Palestinian since long time but there are no evidences that it could become reality soon. Every movement in Palestine including Fatah and Hamas were created with one simple objective to get a free country. But while Hamas and Fatah engaged in useless fight against each other it is quite certain that the goal of freedom will go even far away.
There are reports that Hamas affiliated groups get arms from smuggling. But Egyptian government’s decision to give weapons to one fraction so that it can be used against each other is just shocking. Evidently there are no other reasons for Israel to allow Egypt to export weapons to Palestine. There are differences between Hamas and Fatah but they are not so severe that could lead towards a permanent enmity and Instead of trying to clear things between them, Egypt is supporting one with arms and ammunitions. Surely Israelis will never mind such cooperation from Egypt but what would be the benefits for Egypt? Perhaps soon Egyptians would hear that few more Palestinians killed by other Palestinians with the help of the weapons provided by their county.
One can easily understand the logic behind the decision to reinforce Fatah. As Hamas has more weapons so it can dominate Fatah. Now Israel is trying to give Fatah more weapons to match Hamas firepower so the both factions could fight each other for a long time. Divide and rule policy is not something new but it seems to be working again. It is quite clear that Israel is supporting Mahmoud Abbas only to create more rifts between Hamas and Fatah. Israel would never want that Fatah and Hamas could become partners in the movement to get freedom from Israel. But Israel would certainly like this situation to exist for a long period of time. The more Palestinians fight against each other the easier it would be for Israel to rule on them and continue occupation. The fact is known to the occupiers but Palestinians just could not understand it. Even a country like Egypt which is believed to be Palestine friendly is also falling in the same trap. Currently there is a truce in effect between Hamas and Fatah. But with the new reports of Fatah getting weapons could certainly bring more violence.
Free Palestine is a dream for every Palestinian since long time but there are no evidences that it could become reality soon. Every movement in Palestine including Fatah and Hamas were created with one simple objective to get a free country. But while Hamas and Fatah engaged in useless fight against each other it is quite certain that the goal of freedom will go even far away.
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