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Israel-Palestine
Yasser dumps his house guests
2004-04-22
Yasser Arafat forced 20 fugitives hiding in his West Bank headquarters to leave the premises early Thursday, fearing the Israeli army would invade the complex to grab them, one of the departing fugitives said.
They've only been there for a couple years now...
The fugitives, all members of the Al Aqsa Martyrs' Brigade, a militant group linked to Arafat's Fatah faction, have been hiding from the army in Arafat's headquarters for months. Israel has repeatedly demanded they be kicked out.
They're the reason Yasser's compound is rubble...
Last week, Israeli security officials summoned Ismail Jabber, commander of the Palestinian national forces, and told him if the fugitives were not forced out they would invade, and if necessary, pull them out of "Arafat's desk drawer," said a fugitive.
Now that's "negotiating."
Following that, five of the fugitives left voluntarily. Overnight, at about 3 a.m., Arafat — under pressure from his aides to get rid of the fugitives due to signs Israel was preparing to invade the city of Ramallah — personally told the 20 remaining men to leave, the fugitive said. He said they had left but were angry.
"Why do we have to get killed and you don't? It ain't fair!"
Posted by:Fred

#14  You dont have to insult cats and rats! What did they ever do to you?
Posted by: CrazyFool   2004-04-22 7:48:34 PM  

#13  Compare Arafat now to an underfed stray cat in a shed trapped inside by a Snarling Pit Bull Terrier, i.e., the IDF guys. Around the Pit Bull are the remains of 20 rats who made a break for it. As soon as the cat comes out, he will be dinner. . .

Grrrrrrrrrr

Prepare for the 72, Yassir. . .
Posted by: Anonymous4052   2004-04-22 7:44:31 PM  

#12   In the ongoing struggle between Israel and Arafat,this is a strong blow against Arafat.By caving in to Israeli demand Arafat shows inability to protect his people,that he can no longer call upon anyone(US,UN,EU,etc.)who can restrain Israel.This will be noted by all the ambitious.When Arafat loses his aura of "The Man World Respects",Israel won't have to kill him-one of his political rivals will.Then again,the man is a survivor.I wouldn't be suprised if Arafat goes to "meet" w/Euro leaders and stays there,if he thinks he is finally about to be "fired".
Posted by: Stephen   2004-04-22 7:18:50 PM  

#11  Live on Hugh Hewitt, his Israel expert, a fellow named Yoni says that his ex-colleagues (Yoni, a former IDF officer), "Have the photos" of the 20 departees, and they will be silenced post haste.

C'mon boyz, you have the ability to make it quick. Let the IDF do their work, and save us all some time.
Posted by: Anonymous4052   2004-04-22 6:28:22 PM  

#10  Still laughing, still happy, throwing out your guests is a major breech of protocol in the fakir world.... honor! honor! honor! ISM is rounding up depends for the diehards.
Posted by: Shipman   2004-04-22 1:48:23 PM  

#9  this will make it allot easier to find his DNA when they bomb him!
Posted by: Yosemite Sam   2004-04-22 1:10:34 PM  

#8  So where are these guys? Under arrest or on the run? I thought the IDF had Arafat's dump under constant surveillance.
Posted by: Kirk   2004-04-22 12:56:02 PM  

#7  The fugitives, all members of the Al Aqsa Martyrs' Brigade, a militant group linked to Arafat's Fatah faction, have been hiding from the army in Arafat's headquarters for months.

I guess I've been polluted by living on the Left Coast too long, getting news here, but, I thought by the name including Martyrs' Brigade meant they wanted death. I thought as long as they were killed in battle they'd get the 72 sweeties. I didn't know where they were killed mattered. I have been educated.
Posted by: Anonymous4052   2004-04-22 12:41:59 PM  

#6  Okay, college students and young singles, be sure to write down these tips on getting rid of unwanted roommates.

Back in my day, we had to come up with our own ideas, you guys have it too easy.
Posted by: Carl in N.H   2004-04-22 12:21:15 PM  

#5  The same type of 'negotiations' are going on in Fullujah right now. The Marine commander told them to gie up their weapons or face an assault.
Posted by: Cyber Sarge (VRWC CA Chapter)   2004-04-22 11:15:53 AM  

#4  LOL HAHA Yes! Smell the desperation and enjoy. I've been waiting for this for 30 years. Loose bowels in the Muqada.
Posted by: Shipman   2004-04-22 10:46:42 AM  

#3  "if necessary, pull them out of "Arafat's desk drawer,""

Gotta love the art of negotiation, especially when it breaks down....
Posted by: Frank G   2004-04-22 9:51:39 AM  

#2  I think in Yasser's mind's eye he sees his brains tastefully arranged on asphalt...
Posted by: Fred   2004-04-22 9:15:00 AM  

#1  "And stay out!"

In my mind's eye I see Yasser in a flowered muu-muu, ratty slippers, and curlers, screeching like a banshee, tossing dirty undershirts out of the 1.5 story window of the Mukata.
Posted by: Seafarious   2004-04-22 9:10:14 AM  

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