Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
05CANBERRA1314
2005-08-03 08:06:00
CONFIDENTIAL
Embassy Canberra
Cable title:  

SECURITY SECTOR SUPPORT FOR THE PALESTINIAN

Tags:  MASS PREL KWBG KPAL AS IS 
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C O N F I D E N T I A L CANBERRA 001314 

SIPDIS

STATE FOR NEA/IPA AND EAP/ANP

E.O. 12958: DECL: 08/02/2015
TAGS: MASS PREL KWBG KPAL AS IS
SUBJECT: SECURITY SECTOR SUPPORT FOR THE PALESTINIAN
AUTHORITY: AUSTRALIAN RESPONSE TO DEMARCHE

REF: STATE 121751

Classified By: POLCOUNS WOO LEE FOR REASONS 1.4 (B AND D).

C O N F I D E N T I A L CANBERRA 001314

SIPDIS

STATE FOR NEA/IPA AND EAP/ANP

E.O. 12958: DECL: 08/02/2015
TAGS: MASS PREL KWBG KPAL AS IS
SUBJECT: SECURITY SECTOR SUPPORT FOR THE PALESTINIAN
AUTHORITY: AUSTRALIAN RESPONSE TO DEMARCHE

REF: STATE 121751

Classified By: POLCOUNS WOO LEE FOR REASONS 1.4 (B AND D).


1. (U) This is an action request for State. Please see para

4.


2. (C) We presented reftel demarche points on July 1 to
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) Middle East
Section Director Octavia Borthwick, who told us that the GOA
was considering whether and what sort of equipment assistance
might be appropriate for the Palestinian Authority's security
services. She thought Australian provision of any type of
lethal weaponry would be highly unlikely, but said DFAT would
have to consult with the Department of Defence (ADOD) before
replying formally. On August 1, COL Mike Kelly, ADOD
Director for the UN, Europe, Africa and Peace Operations,
called us in to hear ADOD's response. Rather than providing
military equipment immediately, Kelly explained, Australian
Defence Minister Hill had chosen to send a military official
to be part of U.S. Security Coordinator (USSC) General
William Ward's team, in order to gather first-hand
information on the situation on the ground. The Australian
Chief of Army had "hand-picked" LTC Michael Chadwick, a
planning and logistics specialist who had served in East
Timor, had attended a UK staff college, and had previously
served in a coordinating role with the U.S., UK and Canada.
Chadwick intended to depart Australia for the Middle East on
August 17.


3. (C) COL Kelly confirmed that the GOA would not provide
lethal equipment to the PA. He and LTC Chadwick hoped to
learn more about General Ward's program before Chadwick's
departure. Kelly understood that General Ward would be
departing soon for a new assignment and he asked who would
replace him. Kelly also requested a "classified briefing"
for Chadwick on the future role of the USSC and how it fits
into the Road Map process. Questions about Chadwick's status
and protections while in Israel and Palestinian territories
had not yet been fully resolved, Kelly related.

ACTION REQUEST FOR DEPARTMENT
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4. (C) Embassy would appreciate whatever information is
available to answer the questions in paragraph 3, either via
cable or classified e-mail, marked releasable to Australia.
STANTON