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Israel Radio: West Bank Flooded With Weapons -- PA Doesn't Need More
2005-08-01
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.
Source: IMRA – Independent Media Review and Analysis
