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| Canadian Islamic official regrets 'misunderstanding' over remarks |
| 2004-10-24 |
| TORONTO (CP) - The president of the Canadian Islamic Congress says he personally does not believe that all Israelis over the age of 18 are legitimate targets of suicide bombers, despite saying so on television last week. Sure.. In a release issued Sunday by the CIC, Mohamed Elmasry said he was trying to express the view of many Palestinians, not his personal opinion. "Dr. Elmasry did not, does not, and will not condone the widely-held Palestinian view that any form of armed resistance against civilians . . . constitutes a legitimate military operation against the Israeli occupation, and not a terrorist activity," the release states. "I sincerely regret that my comments were misunderstood and, as a result, caused offence," he is quoted as saying in the release. While appearing as part of a panel discussion on the Michael Coren Live TV show, an Ontario current affairs program, Elmasry said Israelis over the age of 18 could be attacked because they're all members of the Israeli army. The Canadian Jewish Congress expressed outrage after the show aired as did the Muslim Canadian Congress. In its release, the CIC said it "believes that terrorism - including that by Palestinians - does not advance either cause." |
| Posted by:Mark Espinola |
| #2 We understand very well your murderous ideology, Mohamed. |
| Posted by: Kalle (kafir forever) 2004-10-24 7:49:25 PM |
| #1 No need to apologize, there was no misunderstanding. But it is good to see them backing down once in a while, even if we all know he's lying through his teeth. I'd say lips, but they fell off long ago. |
| Posted by: Mrs. Davis 2004-10-24 4:26:57 PM |