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2003-05-02 Middle East

New Palestinian government embarrassed by Gaza Atrocity

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Posted by Fred Pruitt 2003-05-02 08:35 pm|| || Front Page|| [6 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 To keep the record straight:
The purpose of the incursion was to arrest the terrorists who were making and operating the Kassam rockets. The perps were hiding among civilians. When IDF arrived it was confronted by tens of Hamas fighters. In the final score of 12 dead there were at least 7 armed men.
One might call this an attrocity, but basically there is a minimal chance for an orderly arrest of terrorists under these circumstances. And I see no reason why should Israel agree to have her towns bombarded by palestinian rockets.

Posted by marek 2003-05-02 21:03:55|| 2003-05-02 21:03:55|| Front Page Top

#2 The word "atrocity" comes from the original headline, on the Hamas website.

Posted by Fred 2003-05-02 21:17:40|| 2003-05-02 21:17:40|| Front Page Top

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