PA official: Israel made 'big mistake'

[Fozzledick]

By KHALED ABU TOAMEH

Israel made a "big mistake" by ending Operation Cast Lead without overthrowing the Hamas regime in the Gaza Strip, a Palestinian Authority official in Ramallah said on Thursday.

His remarks came as the PA security forces intensified their crackdown on Hamas in the West Bank.

"It was a big mistake to end the war this way," the official said. "The fact that Hamas is still in power is bad for all."

The PA leadership had decided to take draconian measures to thwart any attempt by Hamas to stir unrest in the West Bank, the official also said.

"There's no room for these Hamas thugs in the West Bank," he said. "We won't allow Hamas to turn the West Bank into another Islamic republic."

PA representatives have accused Hamas of killing and kneecapping dozens of Fatah activists in the Gaza Strip over the past few weeks.

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[The Magistrate]

1. The Big Mistake, Sir, Was Embarking On This Operation At All

It was certainly a mistake to press it on to a ground engagement, and probably to press it on past the opening wave of air attacks....

[Idealism]

2. Nothing like other people telling you how to run your country

That being said, I think EVERYONE made several mistakes here.

[burythehatchet]

3. I bet it feels like getting stroked in the front seat by a sexy lady

and she walks out just when you thought you might ...

poor guy