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Israel-Palestine-Jordan
Palestinian forces deploy after killings
2006-12-12
From Okinawa? Simply everyone deploys from Okinawa, dahling.
GAZA, Dec 12 (Reuters) - President Mahmoud Abbas ordered security forces to deploy across Gaza on Tuesday after the killing of three young sons of one of his loyalists shocked Palestinians and stoked fears of internal strife.
President... Impressive. Sounds like it means something, y'know?
Tension between the moderate Abbas and the governing Hamas Islamist group soared after the attack by unidentified gunmen on Monday. The three children of a senior intelligence chief were shot dead as they arrived at school.
I don't think we have a pic of "soaring tension". Fred? Mebbe a "twisting rope" thingy like in the old headache remedy ads? Nah, doesn't connote "soaring". I'm stumped.
Early on Tuesday, heavily-armed members of those security forces that take their orders from Abbas took up positions around key installations and road junctions in Gaza City. "Palestinian security forces deployed in all streets of Gaza City to prevent crime. This was upon orders from President Abbas," said one Palestinian security source.
Makes it sound like a BIG place, eh? Very colorful.
A force loyal to the Hamas government also strengthened its positions. There was no immediate sign of friction between the Abbas and Hamas loyalists, but fear of fresh clashes deepened sharply on Monday.
They added another layer of tires and tricycles.
It was the first time that children have been targeted in such an attack. Angry mourners firing guns stormed the parliament compound during the funeral for the boys, aged 6 to 9.
Prolly killed a few more in their display of unrequited ferocity.
A senior Palestinian intelligence official in the occupied West Bank said it was unclear who was behind the attack on Colonel Baha Balousha's children.
Someone. Someone mean. Someone nasty.
Besides internal political unrest, Gaza is riven with clan fighting and a surge in crime following a Western aid embargo on the Hamas government that has deepened poverty.
Do we gots any pics for "riven"? Damn, this Paleo stuff strains the archives.
Political tension has been rising over the failure of Hamas and the formerly dominant Fatah movement to form a unity government that Palestinians hope might end the Western boycott.
Unity is one elusive bugger, alright. 'Specially when all you gots is Hate.
Abbas aides said on Saturday the president planned to call early elections after talks on a unity government foundered. Hamas accused Abbas of trying to topple the government, which came to power after winning elections.
There's a "government". Who knew?
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#9  You Hanging out at WoC and Belgravia again LH?
Posted by: Shipman   2006-12-12 17:11  

#8  There are a bunch of uninhabited but habitable rocks in the Pacific. Let's give each group their own rock! That would solve LOTS of problems, since most paleostains cannot swim - especially the women (can you imagine swimming in a burqa?).
Posted by: Old Patriot   2006-12-12 16:37  

#7  I share Baba tutus thoughts. Ive posted them on site inhabited by a somewhat broader range than here, and the usual voices of terror apology were silent.

Too bad for the kids, but irony can be sweet.
Posted by: liberalhawk   2006-12-12 15:51  

#6  what about the PFLP? Call it a five-state solution..
Posted by: Frank G   2006-12-12 15:43  

#5  Perish the thought, Baba Tutu, unless you give a thought to the plight of poor Islamic Jihad, left penniless and oh-so-vulnerable on the sidelines. For the sake of the children, and the rocks they are reduced to wielding against the agressors, we must surely implement a four state solution.
Posted by: Seafarious   2006-12-12 13:56  

#4  Fatah should understand that as long as Hamas gunmen are deprived of their rights they will resist in the only way they can. Hamas does not have helicopters or rockets so it attacks children in response to Fatah aggression and occupation of Hamas land. Violence by Fatah in response would derail the fragile peace process and escalate the cycle of violence. When Fatah recognizes the legitimate rights of Hamas supporters and ends it brutal occupation the fighting will end. We must do all we can to implement a three state solution.
Posted by: Baba Tutu   2006-12-12 13:09  

#3  Storming the parliment compound. Is that, like, the national pastime over there?
Posted by: tu3031   2006-12-12 12:45  

#2  It was the first time that children have been targeted in such an attack.

That's a crock of...oohhhhhh they mean non-Jooooo children.... *nevermind*
Posted by: Frank G   2006-12-12 08:58  

#1  To the mattresses ver 2.0.
Posted by: Sock Puppet of Doom   2006-12-12 03:52  

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