"The U.S. approach to curtail money flow to terrorists is inadequate," an Independent Task Force on Terrorist Financing, sponsored by the Council on Foreign Relations, concluded earlier this month. The verdict came on the heels of Finance Committee … [Read more...] about Arafat's Legacy: A Case Study In Terror Funding
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Where Does The Money Go? A Study Of The Palestinian Authority
October 1, 2002 This paper was part of Dr. Rachel Ehrenfeld's testimony before the committee on Foreign Affairs of the European Parlament. CONTENTS The Palestinian Authority: Where Does the Money Go? The PLO The PA Funding to the PA from … [Read more...] about Where Does The Money Go? A Study Of The Palestinian Authority
Understanding Terrorist Financing: Past As Prologue – A Statement By Dr. Rachel Ehrenfeld
Mr. Chairman, members, and distinguished guests, it is my honor to contribute to these discussions on the subject of terrorist financing. I'm here to shed light on the past, with the hope that this prologue of terrorist funding can be used as a tool … [Read more...] about Understanding Terrorist Financing: Past As Prologue – A Statement By Dr. Rachel Ehrenfeld
Arafat's Purse: What It Funds
"Palestinians deserve a government that serves their interests and listens to their voices," said President George W. Bush in his address to the U.N. Thursday. But Palestinian reform, thus far, is a case of déjà vu all over again. Arafat is still … [Read more...] about Arafat's Purse: What It Funds
Has Arafat Secretly Amassed A Fortune?
This is a partial transcript from The O'Reilly Factor, August 14, 2002. Click hereto order the complete transcript. Watch The O'Reilly Factor weeknights at 8 p.m. and 11 p.m. ET and listen to the Radio Factor! BILL O'REILLY, HOST: In the "Impact" … [Read more...] about Has Arafat Secretly Amassed A Fortune?
Arafat's Stash – The Guy's A Billionaire. Where Does His Money Come From?
Yesterday's news that Yasser Arafat has a $1.3 billion personal slush fund is no surprise. The information disclosed by Israel's military-intelligence chief emphasized that the stash was not skimmed from aid intended for the Palestinian people … [Read more...] about Arafat's Stash – The Guy's A Billionaire. Where Does His Money Come From?
And A Thief, Too: Yasser Arafat Takes What He Likes
President Bush's call to change the Palestinian leadership and to bring reform, accountability, and transparency to the Palestinian Authority should focus attention on the financial corruption of Arafat's regime. Before Bush's speech, Condoleezza … [Read more...] about And A Thief, Too: Yasser Arafat Takes What He Likes
No Partner: Arafat Cannot Be Negotiated With.
Yasser Arafat should not be given "another chance." He already had too many. The strategy of Arafat and the Palestinian Authority entails the continuous manipulation of "peace talks" through deliberate use of terrorism, most recently through a … [Read more...] about No Partner: Arafat Cannot Be Negotiated With.
Q&A Portion Of The Hearing Entitled, "Are Yasser Arafat And The Palestinian Authority Credible Partners For Peace?"
Mr. SAXTON. You have each documented for us your perception of the character of Yasser Arafat. I would just like to open up with kind of a general question about our understanding of terrorist leaders, as exemplified by Chairman Arafat. It seems to … [Read more...] about Q&A Portion Of The Hearing Entitled, "Are Yasser Arafat And The Palestinian Authority Credible Partners For Peace?"
Testimony At The Hearing Entitled, "Are Yasser Arafat And The Palestinian Authority Credible Partners For Peace?"
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. It is my honor to contribute to the committee's important deliberations on the question, are Yasser Arafat and the Palestinian Authority credible partners for peace? The answer is a resounding no; and today, unfortunately, … [Read more...] about Testimony At The Hearing Entitled, "Are Yasser Arafat And The Palestinian Authority Credible Partners For Peace?"