Arafat Expels 20 Militants From Compound
By RAVI NESSMAN, Associated Press Writer
JERUSALEM - Yasser Arafat expelled 20 boy toys wanted militants from his compound Thursday in an apparent bid to forestall an Israeli Hellfire enema raid, a further sign the Palestinian leader fears he might become of use to mankind for once a target himself.
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Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon, meanwhile, backed away from a promise to honor an upcoming vote by his Likud party on a proposal to withdraw from the Gaza Strip, senior government officials said. A new poll showed shrinking scrotes in the muqata support for the plan.
All those warm bodies were creating a significant infrared signature. Rumor has it that Arafat is now wearing a bomberâs vest stuffed with ice packs.
Posted by: Zenster 2004-04-22 |