More on US evenhandedness on the Palestinian issue.

Haaretz: "Israel has asked the U.S. administration to postpone publication of the State Department's annual report on human rights around the world, fearing it will be used against Israel in the discussion on the separation fence at the International Court of Justice in The Hague."

JPost: "This fence is a legitimate response by a sovereign nation to protect its citizens from terrorist attacks...
We need to make it absolutely clear that Israel could, at any time, take massive military action against the terrorists and the Palestinians who support them, this is an act of restraint, this is an act of defense, this is an act that should be seen for what it is."

So according to Hillary we should be amazed at the restraint of Sharon. After all he could completely anihilate those pesky "terrorists and the Palestinians who support them". Thanks for your moral clarity and humanity Hillary. And then you will be surprised when Bush gets reelected...

From Haaretz a few days ago:
"According to Israel's agreement with the U.S., it receives its entire aid package at the start of the year and can spend it immediately.

Most other American aid recipients, in contrast, receive their money in several installments spread throughout the year.

As always, Israel will be America's largest aid recipient this year, with $2.2 billion in military aid and $480 million in civilian aid."