The Israeli Negev had its 51 Qassam rocket impact this morning since the beginning of the ceasefire between Israel and the Palestinians over a month ago. Israel has not responded to these breaches of the ceasefire in the hope that Abu Mazen will be able to enforce it, but to little avail so far.
Several cabinet ministers displayed anger and frustration over Israel's policy and the Palestinian rocket launches. Security Minister, Amir Peretz, reported that IDF troops do not fire upon rocket launchers in Gaza even when they spot them setting up. Peretz said that there is no proof that the restraint Israel is showing is helping the moderate Palestinians.
A few more ministers expressed opposition to the restraint policy saying that Israel cannot be made a laughing stock and that Israel should take steps to ensure the security of its citizens.
Prime Minister Olmert reported that in his meeting with Abu Mazen, last night, he told the Palestinian President that Israel's policy may indeed change if the rockets launches will continue.
Sunday, December 24, 2006
Ahmadinejad: Iran will celebrate nuclear achievements in Februrary
Following the UN Security Council Resolution which was passed yesterday and imposes light sanctions on Iran due to its continued nuclear program, Iran's president, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, said that Iran will celebrate its nuclear achievements in February. Ahmadinejad went on to call the resolution a torn piece of paper which shall not intimidate the Iranians. Ahmadinejad also stated that the countries which supported the resolution will regret that support.
Resolution 1773 prohibits supplying Iran with any materials which may be used to advance its nuclear program and its missile program.
Iran reacted to the resolution by installing 3,000 centrifuges in its center of Uranium enrichment.
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