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Dichter: Hamas obtained 200 tons of explosivesInternal security minister says most of explosives originated in Palestinian Authority, expresses his concern over possibility of similar situation in West Bank
Ronny Sofer
Published: 10.17.07, 21:03 / Israel NewsInternal Security Minister Avi Dichter warned Wednesday that over the past three months Hamas has equipped itself with 200 tons of explosives, most of which were obtained from the Palestinian Authority.
Speaking at Tel Aviv University, the minister said he expected the PA to fight terror.
"When they do that, I hope we will be able to express our appreciation for their efforts, rather than lose our heads," he added.
Dichter expresses his concern over the possibility of a similar situation taking place in the West Bank.
"I am mentioning this issue of the weapon transfers in Gaza, sometimes from one street to another, so that we can understand the risks we are taking in the Judea and Samaria, unless we demand that they enforce the law."
Prior to the retreat from Gaza, the figure was on the order of 30-40 tons of explosives, now we are at 200 tons.
When it comes time to capture Gaza this is going to cost us soldiers.
These explosives combined with the on the job training terrorist have been getting in IED's in Iraq is going to insure that we pay a heavy price.
This is one more reason why you never give land to your enemies.
