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| Hamas bans public prayer in Gaza Strip |
| 2007-09-05 |
| The Hamas on Tuesday banned public prayers in the Gaza Strip, moving to halt growing dissent by supporters of the rival Fatah movement. Fatah supporters have held public prayers over the past two weeks in downtown Gaza City that have quickly turned into violent demonstrations against Hamas's rule in Gaza. The demonstrations occurred on Fridays, when Muslims traditionally gather for prayers. "The government decided to ban any gathering under the pretext of performing Friday prayers," Hamas announced. "They went beyond the aim of prayers and they were used for the purpose of chaos, strife, rioting, and practicing terrorism. The government will take all necessary measures to support security and public order in Gaza." |
| Posted by:Fred |
| #8 Fatah supporters have held public prayers over the past two weeks in downtown Gaza City that have quickly turned into violent demonstrations This follows as logically as sunshine flowing from the sun |
| Posted by: Grumenk Philalzabod0723 2007-09-05 13:06 |
| #7 Oh, Lord! Ooops... |
| Posted by: Chuck Simmins 2007-09-05 10:08 |
| #6 "Kill the infidel wherever you may find him! . . . Say, why're you all looking at me like that?" |
| Posted by: Seafarious 2007-09-05 09:45 |
| #5 Ah, the tribulations of 'owning' territory, as opposed to just being the 'renter'... |
| Posted by: Pappy 2007-09-05 09:40 |
| #4 Got your very own Finsbury Park did you? Heh... |
| Posted by: Howard UK 2007-09-05 08:29 |
| #3 So, is FATAH going to appeal to Israel for IDF to protect religious freedom in Gaza? |
| Posted by: gromgoru 2007-09-05 06:06 |
| #2 They don't even see the irony, do they? A religious pretext for the purpose of chaos, strife, rioting, and practicing terrorism. What a clever concept! |
| Posted by: Bobby 2007-09-05 05:55 |
| #1 Wouldn't want any open worship of Allah. Nope, nope, can't have any of that! |
| Posted by: Zenster 2007-09-05 02:34 |