Hamas planning terror attack, Shin Bet chief says

[oberliner]

Hamas plans to attempt a suicide attack inside Israel, Shin Bet chief Yuval Diskin warned at the weekly cabinet meeting on Sunday.

Diskin said that despite the relative calm in the Gaza Strip, Hamas would make its move in an attempt to weaken Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas of Fatah.

Diskin presented the cabinet ministers with a briefing showing that Hamas would not settle for conquering the Strip, but also planned to take over the West Bank, and the PLO.

"Hamas is taking the gangs and weapons off the streets, trying to demonstrate peace and quiet and get the security forces back," Diskin said, "At the same time, it (Hamas) is examining the option of carrying out a suicide attack in order to prevent Abu Mazen (Abbas') strengthening.

http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3416874,00.html

[ShortnFiery]

1. Why is all this Leader hear say making news? Who's Shin Bet chief Yuval Diskin? n/t

[henank]

2. He's the Shin Bet chief

Just like it says in the article. What more do you want?

[oberliner]

3. Shin Bet is the Israeli Security Agency nt

[The Magistrate]

4. It Is A Logical Move, Sir

In a civil war among Arab Palestinians, attacks on Israel are an excellent means of biding for popular support beyond one's immediate constituency.