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International Relations prof at U. Illinois. Senior Editor @ArcDigi. Author “Drones and Terrorism.” Politics, national security, and occasional nerdery.

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    1. LTC (R) Peter Lerner‏Verified account @LTCPeterLerner Aug 27

      2. Second theme: Poverty - terrorism has been widely debunked and why should American taxpayers continue to pay for this foolishness that has not brought Abbas or his cronies any closer to peace?

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    2. LTC (R) Peter Lerner‏Verified account @LTCPeterLerner Aug 27

      2.1 As I pointed out it is the prerogative of the US Government to decide where to invest based on interests and political goals. However, from an my perspective the sudden actions to stop the funding is a gamble with Israel’s security, and therefore goes against US interests.

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    3. LTC (R) Peter Lerner‏Verified account @LTCPeterLerner Aug 27

      2.2 As an ally I would ask that the changes in prioritization of those funds be done gradually in order not to rock the boat.

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    4. LTC (R) Peter Lerner‏Verified account @LTCPeterLerner Aug 27

      2.3 True poverty is not the root cause for terror ! In our region it’s radical ideology that flourishes in poor refugee camps. So when the Gaza Strip has been made poorer by Israeli/ Egyptian and Abbas’ actions, compared to the West Bank they are much more violent.

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    5. LTC (R) Peter Lerner‏Verified account @LTCPeterLerner Aug 27

      2.4 More people susceptible to more radicalization with *nothing better to do* will be easy prey for terrorist leaders. It is an uphill battle and is not full proof but the alternative is a bigger pool of terrorists.

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    6. LTC (R) Peter Lerner‏Verified account @LTCPeterLerner Aug 27

      3. Third theme: USAID frees up funds for the Palestinian Authority to use for incitement to murder and the salaries for those who carry it out. My take: The years of international almost automatic funding with very little accountability has indeed created this reality.

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    7. LTC (R) Peter Lerner‏Verified account @LTCPeterLerner Aug 27

      3.1 @USAID have extensive processes in place in order to prevent US funds from funding terrorism these steps are important but the lack of linkage between ongoing financial support and the required political goals mean that the PA just continued to fund terrorism.

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    8. LTC (R) Peter Lerner‏Verified account @LTCPeterLerner Aug 27

      3.2 There is a dire need for a new model of international support for the Israel-Palestinian conflict. Not just blind development but one that address funding of terrorism, the perpetrators, inciters, and their supporters.

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    9. LTC (R) Peter Lerner‏Verified account @LTCPeterLerner Aug 27

      Thanks for all the good wishes for my daughter. Here are some of those that commented, questioned & argued @GeraldNGOM @v_kalifa @adamlevick @HilzFuld @AmosSchocken1 @NoahPollak @DanielBShapiro @newsperplexed @VFI_USA @aarondmiller2 @EWilf @DanielS22647562 @mokwi8 @NGrossman81

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    10. Arthur Normanson  🚒 💦 🔥‏ @artstop Aug 27
      Replying to @LTCPeterLerner @GeraldNGOM and

      The P.A. has rejected earlier attempts at reform, including changes in the anti-Israel aspects of the curriculum. USAID may be controlled, but EU aid is not. Removing some USAID puts the onus on the P.A. where to spend the money they have. That should be pressure to reform.

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      Nicholas Grossman‏ @NGrossman81 Aug 27
      Replying to @artstop @LTCPeterLerner and

      This makes sense in theory, but doesn't work in practice. I can't think of a single instance where aid was withdrawn and then the recipient said "okay, now I'll do what you want." Maybe some cases I'm unaware of, but it's not common. Usually, reaction is to listen less, not more.

      4:05 AM - 27 Aug 2018 from Urbana, IL
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        2. (((Gerald M Steinberg)))‏ @GeraldNGOM Aug 27
          Replying to @NGrossman81 @artstop and

          Not the issue. 68 years of massive @UNRWA funding for Palestinian rejection and myths has wasted billions, perpetuated conflict. No justification for continuing this absurdity.

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        3. Arthur Normanson  🚒 💦 🔥‏ @artstop Aug 27
          Replying to @GeraldNGOM @NGrossman81 and

          At least it makes the choice to fund terror public. If the P.A. only has enough money to run its social services but continues to fund terror, then that is the choice they are making. If anyone gives money to them, even if that particular money is mandated to be spent on 1/

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        4. newsperplexed‏ @newsperplexed Aug 27
          Replying to @artstop @GeraldNGOM and

          The PA’s funding the families of “Shahids” is payment for services rendered and it does cut into the operating budget.

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        5. Arthur Normanson  🚒 💦 🔥‏ @artstop Aug 27
          Replying to @newsperplexed @GeraldNGOM and

          It is Abbas's choice, to spend his resources feeding his people or funding terror. International aid should have been "mandated" for social services long ago, but has not been. Perhaps this will be motivation for that to change.

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        6. Daniel Sherman‏ @DanielS22647562 Aug 27
          Replying to @artstop @newsperplexed and

          Daniel Sherman Retweeted Dave Harden

          And FYI:https://twitter.com/Dave_Harden/status/1032722989979197448 …

          Daniel Sherman added,

          Dave Harden @Dave_Harden
          1. GAO audits demand the highest standards of integrity and compliance. The @usaidwbg mission is the most scrutinized, most audited @usaid operating unit in the Agency. https://twitter.com/braunold/status/1032673111970328577 …
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        7. (((Gerald M Steinberg)))‏ @GeraldNGOM Aug 27
          Replying to @DanielS22647562 @artstop and

          Yes, @USAIDWBG far more transparent than Europe or UN. Some errors are made but usually corrected. Not at all the case for @EUpalestinians @Sida @UNRWA @ochaopt @UNICEFpalestine etc. But massive aid reinforces Palestinian dependency and rejectionism. The problem is in the concept

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        8. Daniel Sherman‏ @DanielS22647562 Aug 27
          Replying to @GeraldNGOM @artstop and

          Yes, indeed: there's a conceptual problem that aid can be effective over long term without progress settling political issues. Disturbingly, the manner by which Trump Admin aims to pressure Pals to make concessions can lead to explosion instead of an accord. Not good for anyone.

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        9. Arthur Normanson  🚒 💦 🔥‏ @artstop Aug 27
          Replying to @DanielS22647562 @GeraldNGOM and

          Is this done precipitously? Perhaps. But it is not in a vacuum. Trump is not leader of the world. Abbas can choose to funnel more money from the pensions for terrorist programs to social needs. It's a choice that he makes each and every day. But, and more importantly, the 1/

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        1. newsperplexed‏ @newsperplexed Aug 27
          Replying to @NGrossman81 @artstop and

          Sometimes a siege mentality can develop, but every time the US funds a Mandate, such as public education, it is usually taking existing funds and adding conditions to them. UNWRA could choose to reform, governments could replace UNWRA. These cuts are only a warning to reform.

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