Somethings are beyond parody or belief

Debkafile is running a report on the latest demands from Palestinian Authority to the Israeli state. Apparently, PA security forces are so short of ammunition and that PA security forces are down to issuing only 4 bullets to each security services personnel and have requested that Israel supply them - otherwise they cannot effectively protect the IDF when Israel begins the disengagement from Gaza.

The Jerusalem Post carries a similar story without the drama:

Spokesman for the Palestinian Interior Ministry Tawfiq Abu Khoussa said Saturday that the PA has a detailed security plan for ensuring quiet during Israel's withdrawal from the Gaza Strip, but are suffering from a dire lack of weapons and equipment. The PA is ill-equipped in arms, ammunition, transportation and communications, Khoussa said.

"We have less than 20 percent of the rifles we need for our security men," Abu Khoussa said. He said the shortage of bullets is even more dire. "If a bullet is fired, it isn't replaced," he said. Abu Khoussa said the Palestinians have raised requests with Israel and American officials for better arms and equipment. He said Israel has failed to respond to the requests, while the Palestinians believe the Americans "understand" their needs.

Israeli defense officials say they are ready to consider the Palestinian requests, but haven't made any decisions. Israel fears weapons and bullets could be used in attacks against Israelis, as has happened in the past.

I never thought I would live to see the day when the PA claims to be short of weapons or ammunition. I guess this means that Fatah, Al Aqsa Martyr’s Brigade, Hamas, Islamic Jihad are not too big on sharing.