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2007-02-24 Israel-Palestine-Jordan

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Posted by anonymous5089 2007-02-24 11:00|| || Front Page|| [6 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 Many Palestinians never imagined that the violence in their streets would spread to these institutions, sources of great pride to all Palestinians. But as infighting spun out of control at the beginning of this month, it consumed the major universities that represent one of the few hopes of a better life in the impoverished Gaza Strip.

Islamic University is closely identified with one of the main Palestinian factions -- Hamas -- while Al Azhar is a stronghold for its main rival, Fatah. For three days this month, from Feb. 1 to Feb. 3, the adjacent campuses became a battleground for gunmen from the two factions while the universities were on winter break and largely deserted.

Societal Denial. How can the universities be tied to rival terrorist organizations? What were they, mascots? Idiots

Posted by Frank G">Frank G 2007-02-24 11:10|| 2007-02-24 11:10|| Front Page Top

#2 Palestinians were shocked to see factional fighting overtake their beloved universities.

We view the universities as a holy place, almost like a mosque.

Im ShockedI tells ya. Everybody knows no violence is ever associated with mosques.

Posted by DepotGuy 2007-02-24 11:22|| 2007-02-24 11:22|| Front Page Top

#3 Most rival universities have football teams and pep rallies and cheerleaders. I guess all that's just a little too civilized for Gaza.

Posted by Elmereter Hupash6222 2007-02-24 15:02|| 2007-02-24 15:02|| Front Page Top

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