Barak’s memo reveals direct facilitation of fuel supplies and industrial projects for Palestinian Authority leader Salam Fayyad, and personal lobbying of US officials to support a 2009 settlement freeze

Barak’s memo reveals direct facilitation of fuel supplies and industrial projects for Palestinian Authority leader Salam Fayyad, and personal lobbying of US officials to support a 2009 settlement freeze The passage provides concrete details of senior Israeli officials (Barak, Bibi, US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, former Defense Secretary Bob Gates) coordinating logistics and political support for Palestinian leader Salam Fayyad, including fuel supply routes, industrial zone permits, and VIP treatment. It suggests a behind‑the‑scenes diplomatic channel that could be pursued for records of approvals, contracts, and communications, offering a moderate‑high investigative lead. The content is sensitive, linking top Israeli and US officials to policy maneuvers that may have been concealed, but the core facts (settlement freeze, US‑Israel talks) are already known, limiting novelty. Key insights: Barak issued a standing directive to comply with any request from Fayyad unless a security issue arose.; Arranged direct fuel supply to Jenin and built new terminals for it.; Facilitated construction permits for a new industrial zone in the West Bank.