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More on the "Work Accident" in Prague
2014-01-06
The Czechs are looking into the mysterious explosion
"Is it that mysterious, Moshe?"
"Hush David. Let them have their illusions."
that took the life of Palestinian Ambassador Jamel al-Jamal at his residence on New Year's Day. An arms cache was subsequently discovered in the related diplomatic facility. As you might guess, neighbors of the Palestinian diplomatic facility are not too thrilled.
A "Palestinian" needs his weapons, dontchknow.
The Czech investigation appears to have hit a roadblock insofar as it depends on information to be provided by the Palestinians themselves. A translated Czech Press Agency news story quotes Jiřί ÂŠedivý, described as the head of the security studies section at Prague´s CEVRO Institut:

"I´m horrified. This is not only a blatant violation of diplomatic norms and habits but also of security rules related to keeping such an arsenal, that also impli[cat]es the tragic death of ambassador Jamal al Jamal," said Sedivy.
Tragic death? Not to me.
He said he is afraid that apart from Prague, similar arms arsenals may also be secretly kept at other Palestinian embassies in Europe and overseas.
Gee, ya really think? Duh!
"I[n] my opinion this is very probable. The [Prague] blast, which occurred by sheer coincidence, may have uncovered something incredible...on the verge of monstrosity," Sedivy said.
Arming some terrorists? Hunting perhaps? Antique collection?
Elk Hunting Season in Bohemia...
He said Palestinian representatives have "played theatre" within the investigation into the case so far.
Shakespeare?
More like Monty Python but without the wit...
Their possible explanation that the weapons were to help defend the embassy is unacceptable. No one jeopardised Palestinians in Prague, Sedivy said.
Those Juice are everywhere!
Moshe and David agree...
"From the beginning it has not been a mere minor local scandal that would be soon over...but an incident of international dimensions," Sedivy said.
He said the find of the weapons at the future Palestinian embassy is a far more complex issue than how official places have presented it.

Sedivy also said he does not trust the version about the exploding safe that killed the ambassador.
Inspector Cleuseau, "It was a bomb".
What kind?
"The exploding kind."
"This is utter nonsense...In my opinion he died as a result of improper manipulation of an explosive," Sedivy said, adding that the ambassador probably did not respect safety rules for handling an explosive.
Red wire/ green wire?
Moshe and David know those wires. I think it was a 10 second delayed trip on the safe handle...
Posted by:Deacon Blues

#9  Meh nothing but fat Barn Owls that can ski.
Posted by: Shipman   2014-01-06 19:11  

#8  OOPS!
Posted by: Deacon Blues   2014-01-06 18:39  

#7  This is not only a blatant violation of diplomatic norms and habits but also of security rules related to keeping such an arsenal

Somebody learned a Benghazi lesson.
Posted by: Skidmark   2014-01-06 18:16  

#6  Hey, you never know when you might need to shoot up the local airport...
Posted by: tu3031   2014-01-06 17:07  

#5  I just checked, all of mine are safe in the aviary. Must be someone else's.
Posted by: Thing From Snowy Mountain   2014-01-06 15:54  

#4  

More Snowy irrelevancy
Posted by: Bright Pebbles   2014-01-06 15:45  

#3  Link goes to a story on Snowy Owls in Florida. Interesting yet slightly off topic.
Posted by: Grunter    2014-01-06 15:19  

#2  "I´m horrified."

Notice he didn't say he was shocked?
Posted by: gorb   2014-01-06 13:16  

#1  Throw in a brown or black wire and things really get confused.....
Posted by: tipover   2014-01-06 13:06  

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