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Israeli-made paper cups used in Saudi Hospital
 EFL. Hat tip: Volokh ConspiracyPaper cups with Hebrew writing disturbed both employees and medical staff at King Khaled National Guard Hospital on Saturday. The catering subcontractor for the hospital coffee shops began using them on Saturday after their usual supply ran out. âWe were shocked and angry,â said an employee. âHow can Israeli products be allowed and how did they enter this hospital?â he asked. That's for us to know and you to find out. The Filipino employee who works in the Al-Musbah coffee shop asked: âWhy is everybody mad about the cups?â He was told: âBecause Ewwwwwww! Cooties! According to hospital officials, the matter is being investigated and action will be taken. Saleh Al-Mazroi, executive director for operations at KKNGH, said the matter had been referred to authorities in Riyadh and was being dealt with. Someone's gonna get stoned to death. On the bottom of the paper cup was a website address and a telephone number. When Arab News looked at the website it was found to be in Hebrew though there were a few words of English: âIsraeli disposable paper, plastic and foam dinnerware supplier for restaurants.â I went to the website. It opens with a bunch of annoying animations and sounds worthy of having a Fatwa against it. After that, well it's Arab News contacted Ibrahim Al-Musbah, manager and owner, who said, âI thank you for informing me. I will look into it personally and the offending The paper cups were quickly withdrawn from use but might there not be other, less obvious, Israeli products in our shops and marketplaces? Bwa-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha! Posted by: Jackal 2005-09-01 |
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