Jordan's Abdulla: ArafatLost Control of Palestnian Extremists

The Jerusalem Post ^ | June 21, 2002 | THE JERUSALEM POST INTERNET STAFF

[BlessedAmerican]

In an interview with a Belgian weekly published Friday, King Abdullah of Jordan said Yasser Arafat has lost his control over the extremist Palestinian organizations, and that he expects an escalation of violence in the Middle East in the near future, Israel Radio reported.

[BlessedAmerican]

For years, he said, he had held the view that Arafat was able to contain Palestinian sentiments, including within the extremist groups, but that that was not the situation today, the radio reported.

Criticizing the US administration in the interview, Abdullah claimed it does not fully comprehend the graveness of the situation in the region. "The American are sure that a visit by (Secretary of State) Collin Powell to the region is enough to clam the situation," he reportedly said.

Abdullah called on the United States to strengthen its involvement in efforts to curb the escalation of violence between Israel and the Palestinians.

He reportedly said he had made unequivocally clear to President Bush that if the Israeli-Palestinian conflict continues, the political situation of the entire region will deteriorate. "I have made clear," he said, "that worst is not yet behind us."

[Cachelot]

Criticizing the US administration in the interview, Abdullah claimed it does not fully comprehend the graveness of the situation in the region. "The American are sure that a visit by (Secretary of State) Collin Powell to the region is enough to clam the situation," he reportedly said.

Shut up Abdullah and get out before the sh*t hits the fan. If you ever had the idea that America had anything to contribute to peace in the ME, you're more of a moron than the average camel.

[Alouette]

The Jordanians control 80% of "historic Palestine" and expelled over 100,000 Palestinians from their territory, and yet you don't see crazed terrorists blowing themselves up in Amman. What up with that?