Giving $5.2 billion to the Palestinian Authority (PA) will do little to bring real change in the condition of the Palestinian refugees or security in the Middle East. Instead of rebuilding the "shelters" in the refugee camps as the United Nations … [Read more...] about Misery Pays
Terrorist Financing
Stop The Afghan Drug Trade, Stop Terrorism
"The fight against drugs is actually the fight for Afghanistan," said Afghan President Hamid Karzai when he took office in 2002. Judging by the current situation, Afghanistan is losing. To win, the link between narcotics and terrorism must be … [Read more...] about Stop The Afghan Drug Trade, Stop Terrorism
Where Hamas Gets Its Money
Amid international condemnation of Israel, one would never guess that humanitarian aid and even cash is flowing into Hamas coffers, while its rockets continue to hit Israel. It is important to alleviate the suffering of innocent Palestinians. … [Read more...] about Where Hamas Gets Its Money
Ehrenfeld: Israel’s Suicidal Choice
Shortly after the citizens of the Israeli town of Sderot suffered another rocket attack from Hamas-controlled Gaza, Defense Minister Ehud Barak ordered all border crossings between Israel and Gaza closed. At the same time, also on Mr. Barak's orders, … [Read more...] about Ehrenfeld: Israel’s Suicidal Choice
Ehrenfeld/Lappen: No More Appeals, Palestine Must Pay Terror Victims
OP-ED: The Palestinian Authority (PA) recently asked U.S. federal courts to reopen cases it lost after refusing to defend itself against terror-funding charges. Judgments would come from U.S. and international aid, the PA argues. In both cases, … [Read more...] about Ehrenfeld/Lappen: No More Appeals, Palestine Must Pay Terror Victims
U.S. Rewarding Arab Terrorism
The Bush Administration’s search for partners to promote “peace” and “democracy” within the Palestinian Authority (PA) resembles Lord Charles Bowen’s “blind man in a dark room looking for a black hat – which isn’t there”. For the first time, the … [Read more...] about U.S. Rewarding Arab Terrorism
U.S. Aid For Terror
The Bush Administration's search for partners to promote “peace” and “democracy” within the Palestinian Authority (PA) resembles Lord Charles Bowen’s “blind man in a dark room looking for a black hat -- which isn’t there.” For the first time, the … [Read more...] about U.S. Aid For Terror
Terror's Financiers
The antiquated Securities and Exchange Commission's computer system prevents investigators from safeguarding U.S. market integrity. "It's like working with one hand tied behind their backs," Republican Sen. Chuck Grassley commented about the Dec. 17 … [Read more...] about Terror's Financiers
Tithing For Terrorists
“Governments have political considerations,”“ said senior N.Y. Senator Charles Schumer, upon learning in September that Bourse Dubai intends to buy 20 percent of NASDAQ. Republican Senator Bob Bennett of Utah countered, saying, “Dubai is making a … [Read more...] about Tithing For Terrorists
Terrorism And Organized Crime Intensify The Economic Jihad
The stronger Islamist Jihadist group become, the more funds are needed to support their activities. The stronger Islamist Jihadist become, they are able to extort more influence over criminal gangs. They charge "protection" money from drug … [Read more...] about Terrorism And Organized Crime Intensify The Economic Jihad