Israel to resist Bush pressure for settlement freeze

[newyorican]

Full title:Israel to resist Bush pressure for freeze on construction in settlement blocs

Israeli Foreign Minister Silvan Shalom said settlement expansions "need not be done with drums and cymbals," but made clear that the Israeli government had no plans to reverse its plans to expand the Jerusalem satellite city of Ma'aleh Adumim.

"Essentially Israel views the settlement blocs as parts of Israel and therefore we stand by our opinion on this matter and I would say that our opinion is represented by most of the political streams in this country," he told Israel Radio.

"I'm sure that if this issue is brought up , will make his position clear, which is that the settlement blocs are a part of Israel. Between friends you can agree to disagree," Shalom said.

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[glaucon]

1. hmmmm..

Shrub came down real hard on Sharon's ass on this one, I bet...

I can hear them both snickering about it all the way up here in Michigan.

[newyorican]

2. IOW...

Just shut up and sign the check already....