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| Paleos Declare State of Emergency in Gaza |
| 2004-10-02 |
| The Palestinian cabinet has declared a state of emergency in the Palestinian territories after a massive raid by Israeli occupation forces in the Gaza Strip. Fifty-three Palestinians have been killed, most of them in Gaza, since Israel launched its latest offensive, Operation Days of Reckoning, this week. About 200 tanks and armoured vehicles have been operating in the area since Tuesday. "The cabinet has declared a state of emergency throughout the Palestinian territories in order to come to the aid of the people of the Gaza Strip, victims of horrible crimes committed by the Israeli army," a statement issued by the Palestinian cabinet said. All ministries and public institutions were called on to concentrate their efforts on providing assistance to the people of Gaza. At the same time, officials said Palestinian Prime Minister Ahmad Quraya had cancelled a trip to Russia and Turkey in order to attend an emergency cabinet session to be held later in the day. Denouncing what it called "world silence in the face of the magnitude of crimes committed," the statement called on the international quartet that drafted a Middle East peace plan last year to "intervene immediately to ensure the protection of our people". The statement also called on international humanitarian organisations to provide aid to people in the Gaza Strip, notably in the Jabalya refugee camp, which has been a focal point of fighting this week. |
| Posted by:Fred |
| #9 " The Paleos have a LEADERSHIP problem." Agreed. But who was it who said 'You get the leadership you deserve'? |
| Posted by: Bryan 2004-10-02 11:31:16 PM |
| #8 Everytime the Paleos get their asses kicked, they proclaim a state of emergency. The only trouble is that the chips in the sympathy barrel are about run out. They had 90%+ of what they wanted at Oslo, but their fearless leader the Arafish took them down the idiot-fadah route and now they have NOTHING. The Paleos have a LEADERSHIP problem. To reform and have a chance at a better life, the Paleos will have to clean house of their present leadership. When that happens, then they can start with the REAL WORK of building a nation. I am not optomistic about their chances. |
| Posted by: Alaska Paul 2004-10-02 7:25:27 PM |
| #7 "Paleos Declare State of Emergency in Gaza" Arafart and his Paleos are always crying about getting a two state solution. Well here it is: State of Emergency A red and black flag will go perfect with this state. |
| Posted by: Poison Reverse 2004-10-02 3:46:00 PM |
| #6 I guess the name Operation Kick Your Sorry Asses was already taken. |
| Posted by: SteveS 2004-10-02 1:52:56 PM |
| #5 didn't declare a state of emergency when his idjit snuffies were shooting rockets into Israeli territory, huh? Denial or procrastination? |
| Posted by: Frank G 2004-10-02 1:38:58 PM |
| #4 I tought it was Operation Extract Penitence? I guess it translates different. |
| Posted by: Shipman 2004-10-02 1:10:39 PM |
| #3 Operation Days of Reckoning I like it. Sounds ominious. |
| Posted by: tu3031 2004-10-02 12:35:40 PM |
| #2 Interesting that he cancelled a trip to Russia and Turkey. Is it possible they told him to pack sand? |
| Posted by: 2b 2004-10-02 12:27:51 PM |
| #1 Why is he surprised? If Sudan isn't genocide - why does he even think we will take note? |
| Posted by: 2b 2004-10-02 12:27:03 PM |