German engineering

The mediator who arranged the swap of live terrorists for dead soldiers is a German official. No wonder he was skilled with dead Jews.

Anyway Israel Matzav observes that Hamas is quite happy with his work and would now like to retain him to blackmail Israel for the return of Gilad Shalit.

Israel Matzav notes:

After all, the Germans just got Hezbullah a great deal (live terrorists – including one with ‘blood on his hands’ in a major way) for two dead Israeli soldiers. Hamas is still holding a live Israeli soldier..

 

To which I’d add, since Resolution 1701 called for the “immediate and unconditional release.” Given that it’s two years since the war, their release was not immediate. That Israel had to surrender anything to get back Eldad Regev and Ehud Goldwasser, means that their release was not unconditional. Ban Ki Moon ought to be careful not to break his arm, patting himself on the back for ensuring that 1701 was fulfilled.

Regardless, the furor over the release of Samir Kuntar has ensured that Marwan Barghouti will the next big fish returned to the terrorist sea.

Crossposted on Soccer Dad.