Arming the Palestinian Lahad Forces: Olmert approves provision of 50 armored vehicles to PA security forces

Hamas Fighters Capturing Israeli-Supplied PA Armored Cars in Gaza. Will it be the Same in the West Bank?






"Prime Minister Ehud Olmert has agreed to allow Palestinian Authority security forces in the West Bank receive 50 armored vehicles, reversing two years of opposition, Israeli officials said Wednesday.

Olmert is presenting the agreement as a gesture to moderate Palestinian Authority Mahmoud Abbas in advance of next week's Mideast peace conference in the U.S., the officials said......."