Israel accused of exploiting the war

I figured this would happen. Earlier this week, the IDF rounded up nearly 2,000 Palestinians for questioning, and their efforts in the Occupied Territories have gradually been stepped up over time.

Palestinian cabinet minister Saeb Erekat today accused Israel of using the war in Iraq as cover to attack the Palestinians.

His comments came after four Palestinians were killed in a raid on a Gaza Strip refugee camp, a suspected Hamas leader was shot dead in Nablus and a teenager killed by an Israeli army patrol late last night in Qalqiliya.

This after Bush stepped up his peace efforts and UK Foreign Secretary Jack Straw made reference to enforcing the UN mandate and resolutions wherever they were applied.