From: "Jay Moore" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [R-G] Fw: PFLP Communique Communiqué 18 October 2001 Ramallah: The significant blow delivered by the military wing of the PFLP to one of the most racist, extremist, and Zionist symbols of Sharon's government, Minister Rehavam Ze'evi, has precipitated widespread national and international reaction. Many countries have described this action as a crime, a political assassination, or an attack against efforts to achieve peace in the region. There is always, however, the other side of this action which politicians in the western world are trying to ignore or forget. The operation of the military wing of the PFLP is a natural reaction to the continuous crimes of the Israeli occupation against the Palestinian people. These can be summarized as follows: the continuation of the occupation of the West Bank and Gaza Strip, and the rejection of the Israeli government to recognize the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people as formulated by international conventions; the criminal siege over Palestinian cities, towns, and villages; the destruction of homes and lands; the military bombardment of a civilian population; the policy of assassination, and the humiliation to which the entire Palestinian population is subject. In the past year, more than 700 Palestinians have been killed and over 16,000 injured. The Israel occupation forces and their security apparatus themselves initiated the policy of political assassination that has resulted in the death of 70 Palestinians. This policy is a clear example of organized state terror. Israel crowned its crimes of targeting Palestinian political leaders when, on 27 August 2001, it assassinated the Palestinian leader and PFLP General Secretary Abu Ali Mustafa. This criminal act has propelled the confrontation to a more critical and dangerous level. It is only natural and legitimate for Palestinians to respond appropriately. The continuation of the Zionist settlement policy in the West Bank, Gaza, and Jerusalem contradicts all decisions of international convention. The Israeli government, under the leadership of Sharon (known for his racism and his massacres against the Palestinian people in Gaza in the seventies and Sabra and Shatilla in 1982), is determined to continue in its racist and aggressive policies. These policies have as their aim the imposition of humiliating conditions on the Palestinian people while at the same time, ensuring the existence of the Israeli occupation, despite the concessions offered by the Palestinian negotiating team. Israel is responsible, through its unjust and inhumane occupation, for all the bloodshed and destruction. The PFLP calls on all organizations and countries around the world to take a firm stand in demanding an end to the brutal Israeli occupation. There can be no security for any force that occupies another people. _______________________________________________ Rad-Green mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] To change your options or unsubscribe go to: http://lists.econ.utah.edu/mailman/listinfo/rad-green
