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| Hamas Military Unit to Operate despite Abbas Veto |
| 2006-05-17 |
| The Hamas government on Wednesday afternoon began deploying dozens of members of a new security unit made up of militants, despite a veto by Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmoud Abbas.... Interior Minister Said Siyam of Hamas announced earlier Wednesday that the unit would begin operations [actually the unit has been operating for weeks without being formally commissioned]. "In line with my authority, I announce the beginning of the work of the executive unit that was formed recently to protect the security of the citizens and their property," Siyam told a news conference.... Tawfiq Abu Khoussa, a Fatah spokesman, called on Siyam to "retract a hasty decision that may lead our people to catastrophe.... In a separate incident Tuesday night, masked gunmen in the Khan Yunis area of Gaza shot and critically wounded another senior member of Hamas's military wing and wounded a second Hamas member, witnesses said. Vowing to punish the killers of the two Hamas gunmen, Hamas's Izz el-Din al-Qassam Brigades [actually it was Marwan Abu Ras] ,said Wednesday: "The identities of the traitors are known to us and we will chase them down ... and sever the hand that harms us." |
| Posted by:mhw |
| #5 I just read that Abbas has sent in his own troops now. After the Hamas thugs have split of course. This is like a really dangerous dick swinging contest. Sorry, didn't catch that. What did you say? Sure! I'd LOVE some popcorn! |
| Posted by: Mike N. 2006-05-17 15:45 |
| #4 In a certain sense, the Paleo terrorists have succeeded in basically making their entire population human shields. But while doing this they have made their entire population poor, desparate and demented. The Hamas vs. Fatah action today is merely the continuation of a long running crips vs blood kind of thing. It is indicative of what could happen in east LA someday if current trends are not reversed. |
| Posted by: mhw 2006-05-17 13:04 |
| #3 a new security unit made up of militants I feel so much more secure now. Actually, the hardworking Palestinian offspring have been out-migrating for half a century. They're to be found throughout the Middle East and in the U.S. (and presumably elsewhere), working quietly and sending back a portion of their wages to support the folks back home. Like the Mexicans, this buys big houses and small business. Unlike the Mexicans, also things that go boom. One likely young lad gave Mr. Wife Arabic lessons between visits to the factories of Egypt and Saudi Arabia. |
| Posted by: trailing wife 2006-05-17 12:54 |
| #2 They should just change the name from Gaza to Thunderdome and sign an exclusive contract with Pay Per View... |
| Posted by: tu3031 2006-05-17 11:17 |
| #1 I see nothing at all here to indicate that palestine will EVER be a viable state. I'm glad they elected HAMAS, now we arent going to pay any more. There are people in this world who could build themselves a decent life if they had just a little help. The paleos arent them. They havent accomplished shit in 50 years, they are still living in refugee camps and eating govt. cheese. |
| Posted by: bigjim-ky 2006-05-17 10:13 |