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To: haqihana who wrote (1638)	4/11/2002 9:19:57 AM
From: DeplorableIrredeemableRedneck	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 2926

Saudis pay families of suicide bombers Embassy statement: $200M earmarked for relatives of dead, injured, imprisoned nationalpost.com Michael Petrou National Post The Saudi Arabian government has paid at least US$33-million to the families of Palestinian "martyrs" injured or killed in the latest uprising against Israeli occupation, according to the Saudi embassy in Washington. A statement posted on the embassy's Web site makes no distinction between Palestinians killed by Israeli military attacks and suicide bombers who die after blowing themselves up. The money stems from the "Fund of the Jerusalem Intifada," a US$1-billion trust set up by Arab countries in October, 2000. Saudi Arabia agreed to pay 25% of the fund, US$200-million of which goes directly to the families of the dead, injured and imprisoned, with the remaining US$800-million used to fund economic development in the Palestinian territories. The Saudi Committee for Support of the Al-Aqsa Intifada pays US$5,333 to the families of the dead and US$4,000 to each Palestinian treated in Saudi hospitals, a large amount for Palestinians, who have an average annual income of US$1,575. More than 1,200 Palestinians have died since the current intifada, or uprising, began 18 months ago. During this time, there have been at least 50 suicide bombing attacks as well. Saudi Arabia, an ally of the United States, is not the only Arab country compensating the families of Palestinian "martyrs." Iraq offers US$10,000 to families of Palestinians killed by Israelis and US$25,000 to the families of suicide bombers, something George W. Bush has condemned. "They're not martyrs," the U.S. President said last week, referring to suicide bombers. "They're murderers and they undermine the cause of the Palestinian people. Those governments like Iraq that reward parents for the sacrifice of their children are guilty of soliciting murder of the worst kind." Donald Rumsfeld, the U.S. Secretary of Defence, also condemned Iraq for financing "human sacrifice for families that will have their youngsters kill innocent men, women and children." But on Monday Mr. Rumsfeld said he did not know Saudi Arabia, one of the United States' only allies in the Middle East, was funding suicide bombers. "I have no information whatsoever that suggests that the government of Saudi Arabia is doing what Iraq is," he said at a Pentagon news briefing. The United States is counting on Saudi support should it launch an expected attack against Iraq. When contacted by the National Post, a spokesman at the Saudi embassy in Ottawa said he would investigate Saudi financial aid to Palestinians, but did not call back by press time. The Saudi kingdom has launched a very public fundraising campaign for Palestinians since Israeli troops invaded Palestinian territories two weeks ago in response to a wave of suicide bombings. The government has organized a telethon, and various princes and government officials have donated money, much of which is given directly to ministries of Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat's Palestinian Authority. The Palestinian Authority has frequently denied links to terrorism, but last week Israeli officials produced a letter found in Mr. Arafat's headquarters they say proves a connection between Mr. Arafat and suicide bombers. The letter, addressed to Fuad Shoubaki, the Palestinian Authority's chief procurement and finance officer, apparently asks for compensation for suicide bombings. The letter is written on behalf of the Al-Aqsa Brigades, an extremist organization linked to Mr. Arafat's own Fatah faction, and notes in meticulous detail the financial costs of a terrorist attack. Colin Powell, the U.S. Secretary of State, has repeatedly urged Arab leaders to use their influence to end Palestinian terrorist bombings. Mr. Powell is to arrive in Israel today. He says he will meet with Mr. Arafat. mpetrou@nationalpost.com

To: haqihana who wrote (1638)	4/11/2002 9:23:18 AM
From: DeplorableIrredeemableRedneck	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 2926

Watergate, Irangate and a all the other "gates" were just opinions too. Saudi scum are paying off PAL suicide bombers. Hiding your collective heads in the sand will not change that fact.