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Israel-Palestine-Jordan
Hezbollah bombards Palestinian town
2006-08-03
Some of the long range rockets that were fired at Israel Wednesday noon landed across the Green Line, in the West Bank. The rockets fell near the Palestinian village of Pqua, in the Jenin area. Ynet has learned that parts of the rockets fell off while they were in transit, but caused no injuries or damage.

The rockets' landing site in the Palestinian territories is the most southern point Hizbullah has managed to hit so far. A week and a half ago, an improved Fajr-5 rocket landed in Afula.

An examination by security forces revealed that the rockets were fired from over a 100-kilometer range, apparently from the Lebanese town of Tyre. Police sappers are currently inspecting the rockets' parts and have been able to determine that they are probably old Syrian 302 rockets.

Here's the creepy part.
Palestinians 'overjoyed' by rocket attacks

Palestinian witnesses in the Jenin area, who noticed the rocket parts which fell between Beit Shean and Afula, said the rocket appeared to have fallen in the Gilboa area.

A Fatah activist from Jenin added that the rocket hit was heard clearly around the city, and a spark and a flame were also clearly seen. The Fatah member related that local residents cheered when they heard the rocket fall and saw the resulting flames. “Even if it were to fall on our heads, it wouldn’t have spoiled our joy. All of us here are praying for Hizbullah’s success and victory," he said.

Just imagine how much happier he'd be if the thing had killed him.
Posted by:Mike

#11  Darwin u akbar!!!
Posted by: radrh8r   2006-08-03 18:14  

#10  Â“Even if it were to fall on our heads, it wouldnÂ’t have spoiled our joy. All of us here are praying for HizbullahÂ’s success and victory," he said.

This one single passage is a prime indicator of exactly why it may be utterly impossible to reconcile Islam, as it currently exists, with modern civilization (save by death).

Let the Palestinians' fascination with death be brought to surfeit. Not even the African cannibal dictators can rival the supremely psychotic idiocy of the Palestinians. Each day, they further prove to the world that they reign unchallenged as the most worthless collection of genocidal lunatics.

With this latest acclaim for Hezbollah's inadvertant and potentially lethal attacks upon their own populace they have finally demonstrated just how unsuited they are for continued existence in this world. Should they be erased from the face of this earth tomorrow, I would not shed a single tear.
Posted by: Zenster   2006-08-03 14:49  

#9  Funny, they don't seem to like it as much when the bombs are Israeli, although the net effect is the same.
Posted by: WhitecollarRedneck   2006-08-03 12:53  

#8  Even if it were to fall on our heads, it wouldnÂ’t have spoiled our joy.

We can arrange for a lot more joy Acmehd.
Posted by: DarthVader   2006-08-03 12:36  

#7  Danielle, I think the 'Hearts and Minds' meme was passe even in the 70's. It got a cardiac-start with full-on PC in the 80's and 90's and that's why you hear people talk about it today, as though it's a panacea to the situation.

I truly believe things have morphed into a different state today.

Most Israelis now realise they are in an existential battle, witness Olmert getting hammered over a proposed West Bank pullout - there can be no compromise with people who think you should not exist.

This is what 9/11 showed us, these people want us (being defined as anyone who disagrees with them) dead. No compromise, no 'understanding of the issues from both sides', no 'moral relativism'. No, the only thing that will do for these people is seeing us (today it's the Jews, tomorrow ...) dead.

As to taking care of the Israeli Arabs, I'm reminded of the story from LGF of someone walking into a hospital in Israel surprised at seeing Palestinians and Arabs being treated the same as Israelis. The response was essentially "yes we do this, but it gets hard when they cheer", "cheer?", "yes, when a suicide bomber victim is brought in"

The full story from LGF is here and there are many more from a Google search on 'It gets hard when they cheer'

Posted by: Tony (UK)   2006-08-03 11:45  

#6  Danielle, correct. This is especially critical for Israel's survival. But it's important for ALL western countries, including US. All Arab/Muslims need to be expelled. Look at gratitude of the Muzzies we hauled out of LEB. Now the ingrateful bastards are bringing some sort of asinine lawsuit as their way of thanks. There is absolutely nothing complimentary which can be said about these worthless POS.
Posted by: SOP35/Rat   2006-08-03 11:29  

#5  It would be in Israel's best interests if they stepped up and took care of the Israeli Arabs. They were complaining about how long it takes an ambulance to come as opposed to the ones for Jewish children. Part of the battle is for their hearts and minds, and there can be Jewish seething hatred, too. Take the higher road or they will have millions within collaborating against Israel.
Posted by: Danielle   2006-08-03 11:00  

#4  Darwin Award nominee? "Wha, who put this 'kick me' sign on my back?"
Posted by: Mahmoud, Fatah Activist   2006-08-03 09:23  

#3   “Even if it were to fall on our heads, it wouldnÂ’t have spoiled our joy.

Nor would it have ours!
Posted by: Besoeker   2006-08-03 08:48  

#2  I think the pool needs a shock treatment Tony.
Posted by: Sock Puppet of Doom   2006-08-03 08:10  

#1  Only in the Middle East.

“Even if it were to fall on our heads, it wouldn’t have spoiled our joy. All of us here are praying for Hizbullah’s success and victory,"

Oookaaay,

Gene pool cleaup team, to your station puh-leaze!
Posted by: Tony (UK)   2006-08-03 07:46  

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