I know the Palestinian radicals are trying to goad you.

For the Palestinian radicals, who have for years become accustomed to the patronage and at least tacit support of Syria, the current situation is worrying.

Palestinian radicals are on the defensive since most people here want to move past the violence of the past few years.

Nor are Palestinian radicals Israel's only worry.

They also say a new generation of hardened Palestinian radicals slowly emerging in the West Bank and Gaza will respond in kind.

He condemned without distinction, placing equal blame on Palestinian radicals and Jewish moderates.

Palestinian radicals have already made that clear with their threats.

There is already tough talk coming from Palestinian radicals about how they are going to declare their own state on Sept. 13, or mount another intifada.

It will also provide a huge victory for Palestinian radicals - who will have gotten land for war.

The Palestinian radicals in Damascus are also an effective tool for persuading King Hussein not to get too far ahead of Syria.