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| IDF starts scrubbing Nablus |
| 2002-04-03 |
That was quick. Why, it seems like it was only this morning... Oh. It was. The BBC's Caroline Hawley, in Jerusalem, says that mounting international criticism is falling on deaf Israeli ears and officials seem determined to press on with what they call a "war on terror". They're not deaf, Caroline. The Euronattering will increase in frequency and volume and not too long from now they'll be forced to start shutting down. Until they are, they're going to clean out the rats' nest as quickly as they can, and you can go whistle if you don't like it. Matter of fact, you can whistle even if you do like it, because when your opinion's utterly predictable it has no value. As Israeli tanks that had encircled the town all day began to move in, witnesses reported hearing gunfire and explosions. "Well, Bob. Explosions are often a sign of military action. What do you think, Albert?" "Yes, Bob. Military actions are often accompanied by explosions and gunfire. Over to you, Herb!" "Bob, sometimes there are explosions associated with military actions, and sometimes it's just Palestinians letting off a little steam. And, Bob?" "Yes?" "I thought your name was Caroline?" Armed Palestinians and police were moving through the streets and some main roads had been blocked with makeshift barricades. "Maybe it's both IDF military action and Palestinians, Bob." "Call me Caroline." |
| Posted by:Fred Pruitt |