Israel Radio: West Bank flooded with weapons - PA doesn't need more

Aaron Lerner Date: 31 July 2005

In response to the question as to whether the Palestinian Authority's
security forces need more weapons and ammunition - demanded by U.S.
Secretary of State Rice's - Israel Radio Arab Affairs Correspondent Avi
Yissakharov explained today in a live report that "anyone who visits the
West Bank cities can readily see that they are flooded with weapons
already - what with the heavily armed security forces, paramilitary forces
[including forces belonging to or allied with the ruling Fatah] and others
on the streets with assault rifles." As for the supply of bullets,
Yissakharov noted the frequent heavy exchange of gunfire between various
groups is a good indication that ammunition is readily available.

Dr. Aaron Lerner, Director IMRA (Independent Media Review & Analysis)
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