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| Palestinians clash with Israeli police in Jerusalem |
| 2010-03-17 |
| [Al Arabiya Latest] Palestinians mounted violent protests in Jerusalem on Tuesday and President Barack Obama's Middle East envoy cancelled plans to return to the region as a U.S.-Israeli crisis over Jewish settlement plans simmered. Hundreds of Palestinian demonstrators clashed with police in several locations in East Jerusalem, captured from Jordan by Israel together with the adjacent West Bank in the 1967 Middle East war. Police responded with teargas and rubber bullets. "We have come to throw stones because that's all we have and the situation in Jerusalem is dangerous," a protester said in a confrontation at an Israeli military checkpoint, reminiscent of the early days of the Palestinian uprising that began in 2000. Medical officials said at least 40 Palestinians were treated in hospitals in the most serious flare-up in the holy city in months. Police said 15 officers were hurt, one shot in the hand by an unidentified gunman. About 60 people were arrested. |
| Posted by:Fred |
| #8 I find it interesting this administration has been so openly surprised by so many events, yet so quietly ahead of this. |
| Posted by: swksvolFF 2010-03-17 12:35 |
| #7 oh boy we gonna have some good pics of rushing too the scene of burning cars and plenty of gun sex from reuters |
| Posted by: chris 2010-03-17 11:20 |
| #6 Their old allies, the Apartheid regime of P.W. Botha in South Africa have departed from the scene unfortunately. Very unfortunate indeed, seeing how "well" things are going for South Africa these days. In this case, the disease was and always will be better than the cure. |
| Posted by: gorb 2010-03-17 10:21 |
| #5 |
| Posted by: JohnQC 2010-03-17 09:01 |
| #4 The lack of attention to our ally, Israel by this administration and the seemingly favortism towards muslim countries encourages jihad and ant-semitism. Israel is the only Democracy in the mid-East if you don't yet count Iraq. The sentiment from what I hear from some in Israel is that George W. Bush was a good friend to Israel--not the feeling about the current administration. |
| Posted by: JohnQC 2010-03-17 09:00 |
| #3 #1 Their old allies, the Apartheid regime of P.W. Botha in South Africa have departed from the scene unfortunately. hunterkiller Unfortunate indeed. Die Oud Crocodile has been gone for quite a spell hunter. I doubt Israel would wish to have much to do with President Jacob Zuma, a tribalist, ANC rapist who failed to make it past the 3rd grade. In all fairness however, Zuma is quite famous for that catchy tribal tune "Lethu Mshini Wami" (Bring me my machine gun). |
| Posted by: Besoeker 2010-03-17 04:18 |
| #2 Well, Hunteridiot, Israel still has good relations with the USA. Obama is just shooting himself in the foot with his current pressure-Israel policy. You pointedly mention Botha, who has been out of power for what? 20+ years. Very topical reference! For the record Israel still maintains excellent relations with India and China, the two biggest power-brokers in the region. In the meantime, I'm sure Israel can handle some stone-throwing savages, and the opprobrium of anti-semite pinheads like you. |
| Posted by: Scooter McGruder 2010-03-17 01:48 |
| #1 Their old allies, the Apartheid regime of P.W. Botha in South Africa have departed from the scene unfortunately, and now it looks like the US is starting to wise up to the fact that our "alliance" with Israel brings us nothing but a bag full of hurt. Looks like things are about to get very lonely outside for Israel. |
| Posted by: hunterkiller 2010-03-17 00:48 |