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Israel-Palestine
Hamas Appoints [Unnamed] New Leader After Slaying
2004-04-18
By IBRAHIM BARZAK, AP
The militant group Hamas appointed a new chief in the Gaza Strip early Sunday, but refused to reveal his identity after Israel assassinated the second Hamas leader in less than a month. (cont.)
Bwahahahahahahahahaha!!!! Fill out Israel’s dance card, please!
Posted by:Zenster

#17  Hamas has lost dignity with this move. Dignity are very important in the arab culture. Since Hizbollah was helping Hamas post Yassin, Hizbollah has also lost dignity.
Posted by: mhw   2004-04-18 10:25:36 AM  

#16  You are one bloodthirsty mofo, Zipster!
Our military really missed out on not having you aboard for the WOT...It's not too late to enlist, you know.
Posted by: Jen   2004-04-18 8:50:23 PM  

#15  "In jihad ... there are usually two outcomes, either martyrdom or victory," Mohammed Rantisi said. "In this case, he got martyrdom.

Time to trot out the old clue bat: Victory just isn't in the cards for you jihadist types. Get the message real soon or be prepared for extensive further martyring.
Posted by: Zenster   2004-04-18 8:29:22 PM  

#14  Hamas has lost dignity with this move

Hoping you're right MHW.
Posted by: Shipman   2004-04-18 6:50:06 PM  

#13  The guy in the center bears a striking resemblance to Kleagle Byrd. Perhaps he's been getting fees for fashion consultations. What's next? Klan eye for the Arab Guy?
Posted by: Mr. Davis   2004-04-18 5:09:13 PM  

#12  
#8: Same idea, might as well wear the same getup.

#10: I called it right! Thought Zahar would be next in line to suck a rocket. Meshaal is the "real" head, but he's not in Gaza.
Posted by: Fred   2004-04-18 2:38:38 PM  

#11  Looks like the Paleos are taking the Klan to a new level with those bomb belts. But that guy looks kinda short for a Grand Wizard, guess they are taking the office to a new level too. Less of a target for Sharon's missles perhaps.
Posted by: Atropanthe   2004-04-18 1:01:04 PM  

#10   Now, why would Israel do this?
"Israel's Army Radio reported Mahmoud Zahar, second in command to Rantisi, had been appointed to oversee the group in Gaza, but Hamas officials refused to confirm the report."
Posted by: tipper   2004-04-18 12:54:53 PM  

#9  Sharon announces new assasination campaign on PLO (Possible Leadership Objectives).
Posted by: john   2004-04-18 12:31:58 PM  

#8  Is it just me or do the Hamass/Hezbullah costumes look almost like the KKK?
Posted by: Cyber Sarge   2004-04-18 12:21:39 PM  

#7  That would be funny if it weren't so true. Although looking at the picture gives me another image....

" Here's our new leader! "
" That's a broom wearing a white shroud. "
" I don't know what you're talking about. "
Posted by: Charles   2004-04-18 12:20:17 PM  

#6  EXCLUSIVE photo of Rantisi's replacement!


Posted by: Anonymous4285   2004-04-18 11:05:08 AM  

#5  Since Israel knew exactly when the last Hamas chief would get into a specific car to go somewhere, then Israel will know the identity of the new Hamas chief.
Posted by: Mike Sylwester   2004-04-18 10:44:04 AM  

#4  Is this going to become a Arab reality show: "Who wants to be the Leader of Hamas."
Posted by: Cyber Sarge   2004-04-18 10:42:12 AM  

#3  Let's play a game of Hangman, shall we? For those who never played Hangman, we'll call it Wheel of Misfortune. The category is Targeted Hamas Terrorists.

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Posted by: Mark   2004-04-18 10:42:11 AM  

#2  [Off-topic or abusive comments deleted]
Posted by: mhw TROLL   2004-04-18 10:25:36 AM  

#1  What a pity, the Israelis will be unable to write hois name on the missile fired at him.
Posted by: JFM   2004-04-18 10:21:31 AM  

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