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| Israeli troops enter Ramallah - surround mosque |
| 2003-10-21 |
| Al-Jizz - watch the spin Around 40 Israeli army jeeps and armoured trucks entered the administrative capital of the Palestinian territories shortly after 6:30 pm Tuesday and imposed a curfew in the centre of the city. Troops surrounded the landmark Abd al-Nasir mosque, Palestinian security sources and witnesses said. People inside the mosque were told to leave in groups of four and present their identity papers to the soldiers. Medical sources said five people had been slightly injured after the Israelis opened fire with rubber-coated bullets after they were pelted with stones. (Ed - My emphasis) An Israeli military source confirmed that forces had entered the city. He would not give the size of the troop presence but said it was "not a large force". "We are conducting searches but there are no details of any arrests." Some of the Israeli troops entered the Al-jazeera office in Ramallah and asked the staff to close the doors and remain indoors. Journalists inside were also told not to step out Cause Effect lesson #7,689 |
| Posted by:Frank G |
| #2 No mention on the "holy place" status of the mosque? I'll stay tuned... |
| Posted by: tu3031 2003-10-21 4:11:39 PM |
| #1 Medical sources said five people had been slightly injured after the Israelis opened fire with rubber-coated bullets after they were pelted with stones. Someone needs to take that automated stone-throwing machine out of mothballs and truck it around to be used in retaliation against stone throwers. Oh, and search that mosque. I'll bet there's quite a stash to be found there. |
| Posted by: Bomb-a-rama 2003-10-21 4:07:12 PM |