because it makes the Prince look good
When he should really look bad right now, If he really wanted to make the donation he would get up on a high horse and say "look at me giving money. Aren't I so great!" Besides, he shouldn't be going through Guliani anyway.
As for Palestine, I think Osama is trying to unite Muslims over the Palestinian cause.
Also note Saudi Arabia has refused to freeze some terrorist assets. . . . by denying the $10m, people then say "hey that doesn't make sense and in conversation someone else inevitably brings to light a few bad/controversial things about the perspective donor ;-)
America can take care of its own.
-Justin Kelly
