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Hebrew press announces Israeli military preparing to assassinate Gaza leaders |
2008-12-18 |
Jerusalem – Ma’an – Assassinating Hamas leaders is one option being explored as Israeli troops prepare for the end of the ceasefire, according to a Thursday report in the Israeli daily paper Maariv. The paper quoted military sources as saying Arab countries advised Israel to assassinate major Hamas leaders if they reject the truce. The story appeared on page two of the Hebrew paper and claims un-named Arab states have given Israel the ‘green-light’ to use extra-judicial means to ensure the disappearance of Hamas leaders in case the party refuses to extend the truce. Fed up with their "Palestinian brothers" are they? The article, by Israeli journalists Ben Kesbit and Amir Raybot, claimed that Arab heads of state sent secret letters to the Israeli government. They hinted that the assassination planning was a major factor regarding why no major military action has been undertaken so far. Those listed as candidates for assassination are: Making a list Checking it twice... De facto Prime Minister in Gaza Ismail Haniyeh De facto Minister of the Interior Sai’d Siyam De facto Minister of Foreign Affairs Mahmoud Az-Zahhar Head of the military wing of Hamas in the Gaza Strip (The Al-Qassam Brigades) Ahmad Aj-Ja’bary Member of the Palestinian Legislative Council and leader of the Popular Committee against the Siege in Gaza Dr Jamal Al-Khudari Secondary leaders in the Al-Qassam Brigades Ibrahim Ghandur and Muhammad Deif, who have both survived several assassination attempts, were also on the list. Looks like Mashaal can continue to disco the night away in Damascus... The Egyptian-brokered ceasefire is set to end on Friday. |
Posted by:tu3031 |
#7 Who will be left for NPR to interview? The ghost of St. Rachel (patron saint of pancakes) perhaps? |
Posted by: AzCat 2008-12-18 23:57 |
#6 Tried very hard to find a lamentable aspect to this story. Still looking. |
Posted by: hammerhead 2008-12-18 22:26 |
#5 When nobody's watching regular Gaza folk will applaud |
Posted by: European Conservative 2008-12-18 17:15 |
#4 where is code pink? |
Posted by: crosspatch 2008-12-18 15:32 |
#3 Considering the damage he's done, Olmert should be on the list |
Posted by: Lonzo Wheanter2013 2008-12-18 14:41 |
#2 please add Saeb Erekat to the list, just cuz I'm tired of him |
Posted by: Frank G 2008-12-18 13:58 |
#1 Who will be left for NPR to interview? |
Posted by: Nimble Spemble 2008-12-18 13:48 |