Advisors to U.S. President George Bush are recommending that he declare Iraq to be in violation of UN resolutions demanding "full disclosure" on its weapons of mass destruction. The White House is expected to make the declaration tomorrow, in light of Iraq's failure to explain what happened to its chemical and biological weapons programs after 1998. Many American officials feel that Iraq's contention that it stopped work on nuclear weapons a decade ago is essentially proof that Iraq is engaged in what one official called "not so passive resistance" to a full inspection by the United Nations. Other officials called Iraq's arms report a "joke" and "full of holes." Britain also said today that the report is "not complete" and has noticeably false claims. War is not an immediate option, however, say the officials.
In other international news, the European Union has decided to transfer $8 million to the PA in preparation for the reforms the latter is expected to make. One-quarter of the sum is allocated for a staff that will supervise the next PA elections - for which no date has been set, however.
In other international news, the European Union has decided to transfer $8 million to the PA in preparation for the reforms the latter is expected to make. One-quarter of the sum is allocated for a staff that will supervise the next PA elections - for which no date has been set, however.