Arming Force 17

The Times of London reports today that several 'diplomats' of other countries are opposed to the US plan to arm 'Force 17,' Arafat's Abu Mazen's 'Presidential guard'. The dipolmats argue that it would be like "supporting one faction in a potential civil war." I think there's no question that's what it would be. The US wants to arm Force 17 so that it can confront Hamas in the event that the