U.S.: Watch out for settlers

[Scurrilous]

http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3102655,00.html

American diplomats get OK Tuesday to drive in West Bank villages and cities following changes in State Department warning, but officials warned of violence from settlers

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"As of Tuesday, American diplomats may drive on West Bank roads and in Palestinian villages and cities in the territories and on to the Allenby Bridge on the border with Jordan.

This follows an easing off on travel warnings by the U.S. State Department, which on April 7, for the first time since the outbreak of al-Aqsa Intifada, gave a green light to Americans to visit Israel.

Still, the State Department warned Americans about "violent settlers" expected during Israeli disengagement from Gaza and the northern West Bank.

The updated recommendations did not include free and unrestricted visits and asked travelers to consider the necessity of their trip to Israel.
In addition, Americans are advised against superfluous trips to the West Banks and any visits to Gaza."

[no_hypocrisy]

1. "Come to Israel . . . be with friends!" as the radio ad in NYC used

to extol.

Yeah, right. No more free pass because you gave to B'nai B'rith.

[bemildred]

2. Yeah, I remember that one on the Left Coast too.

But that was back when the "Peace Process" was still going on.