Posted on 09/19/2006 7:26:40 PM PDT by Esther Ruth
Defense Minister Orders Destruction of Jewish Homes 23:11 Sep 19, '06 / 26 Elul 5766 by Ezra HaLevi
Though put on hold with the outbreak of fighting in Gaza and Lebanon, the Olmert administration's plan to destroy Jewish hilltop communities is being put back on the table.
Defense Minister Amir Peretz issued a directive Monday night authorizing IDF officials to destroy 90 homes and structures in Judea and Samaria termed illegal or unauthorized by the Civil Administration.
The locations of the structures were not released to the public, but Peretz’s associates claim that not only Jewish communities would come under the treads of IDF bulldozers, but illegal Arab building as well.
Peretz gave the IDF leeway in carrying out the demolitions, authorizing IDF officials to move according to their own time table.
National Union Chairman MK Uri Ariel attacked the decision, which he said was a renewal of the pre-war plan to destroy communities such as Maaleh Rechavam in eastern Gush Etzion, the Maon Farm in the Hevron Hills and the Skali Farm in the Shomron.
“At a time when we need to unite for the release of our captives and against the threat of terrorism and Iranian attack, Amir Peretz chooses to defy and provoke half the nation,” Ariel said. “We demand the suspension of the new destruction initiative.”
It is unclear how Peretz’s actions fit in with the Ministerial Committee on Outposts’ review of the Justice Ministry’s recommendations. Theoretically, the structures slated for demolition may include all of the communities listed as “unauthorized” by the Sasson Report and located outside the route of the Partition Wall.
Analysts note that Peretz may be seeking to drive a wedge between Kadima and the right-wing parties currently being courted by Prime Minister Ehud Olmert to replace Labor, should such a move prove necessary for Olmert to maintain power.
The destruction of Jewish homes in Judea and Samaria at this time is expected to draw an even stronger response than the clashes at Amona last February in which hundreds of protestors and scores of police officers were wounded.
Published: 19:11 September 19, 2006 Last Update: 23:11 September 19, 2006
Olmerde has got to go!
Back to business as usual, after losing the latest war on purpose and sending in the UN to protect the terrorists in Lebanon.
Sharon wanted to leave a legacy, and I'm afraid he has: Olmert.
ElMort
M U S T - G O !
Insane - just futher proof that terrorism DOES pay.
"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." -Manuel II Paleologus
Back to the usual Jew-bashing by the chief of the Erev Rav.
JINO carpetbaggers Peretz and Olmerde are at it...again. Time to give them the left foot of fellowship out the door ping!
This evil government will be destroying the homes of reservists who were just mobilized for the Lebanon debacle. Who laid their lives on the line
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