On Sunday morning, 13 April 2008, a Palestinian was killed and 2 others were seriously wounded as a result of a mysterious explosion that occurred in a house in the northern Gaza Strip town of Jabalya.
What was that?
Why...it sounded like a mysterious explosion down at the al-Din Ahmed al-Mutawaq spread.
According to investigations conducted by PCHR, at approximately 10:40 on Sunday, 13 April 2008, a heavy explosion occurred in a house belonging to Nour al-Din Ahmed al-Mutawaq in Jabalya town in the northern Gaza Strip. The explosion was followed by successive ones and fire broke out in the house.
Ah, secondaries. It appears the fog of mystery is...lifting.
Medical and civil defense crews arrived at the area to extinguish fire and evacuate the wounded. They found the body of one of the ownerÂ’s sons, 17-year-old Hussein, inside the house. They also evacuated two young men who were seriously wounded.
Tried to make your own bombs and show off didn't ya, Nour? And look what happened. Your kid and his friends are hamburger. Leave the bomb making to the semi-professionals next time, all right?
According to PCHRÂ’s field investigations and eyewitnessesÂ’ testimonies, the explosions resulted from home-made bombs.
You know, I was gonna say that but why ruin a good mystery...
PCHR is gravely concerned over increasing casualties resulting from the misuse of weapons, and calls upon concerned bodies to take effective measures to ensure the non-occurrence of such incidents and to provide protection for civilians and their property.
Just a suggestion, but maybe if ya didn't keep home-made bombs laying around the house, this stuff might not happen? But, like I said, that's just a suggestion...
| It's almost as if the PCHR would like to supply the professional bombs and delivery devices just to prevent tragedies like this ... |
Let's have a big Pali welcome for the governor! Let's hear it!
BLAMBLAMBLAMBLAMBLAM...BOOM!
According to investigations conducted by PCHR, at approximately 16:30 on Sunday, 13 April 2008, Dr. Jamal Mhaisen, Governor of Nablus, and a number of his bodyguards, were attending a celebration to honor 140 refugee orphans, in response to an invitation from Balata Youth Center, Jaffa Center and Yazour Charity.
In honor of the ceremonies, let's create even more...
The celebration was held on the yard of Balata Youth Center at the entrance of the refugee camp. At approximately 17:30, Dr. Mhaisen left the celebration to continue the program of his visit to camp, as he was intending to visit houses of a number of Palestinian prisoners who are detained in Israeli jails, including Khaled Khdaish and Hussam Khader, Member of the Palestinian Legislative Council.
Hope he at least brought a fruit basket...
When he was heading towards Khaled KhdaishÂ’s house, an activist of the al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigades (the armed wing of Fatah movement) fired 3 bullets into the air.
Oh, don't worry, boys. I think that's a traditional Balata welcome.
Five minutes after Dr. Mhaisen had entered KhdaishÂ’s house, sounds of gunfire were heard outside, and a vehicle belonging to Nablus Governorate was burnt in front of the house.
Hey, boss? Is it a traditional Balata welcome to set your car on fire?
Soon after, a unit of the Palestinian National Security Forces arrived at the area to secure the evacuation of Dr. Mhaisen from the house and from the whole refugee camp. The unit exchanged fire with a number of militants. At approximately 20:30, Dr. Mhaisen held a press conference, in which he explained what happened and asserted that the assailants were known for security services and would be arrested.
Known for security services? Do they have to change uniforms before you arrest them?
PCHR is gravely concerned over the recurrence of such attacks, which are part of the state of security chaos and lawlessness plaguing the OPT. PCHR calls upon the Palestinian National Authority, represented by the Attorney General, to investigate this latest attack and bring the perpetrators to justice.
Add it to the pile, Mahmoud.
Right away, Mr. Attorney General...