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2004-05-07 Israel-Palestine

Fearing Israeli attack, Arafat begins fortifying headquarters

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Posted by Dragon Fly 2004-05-07 9:16:50 AM|| || Front Page|| [7 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 There's little that arafat could do that would even slow down an Israeli assault. This must be "busy work" in an attempt to prevent slipping morale among his troops.

Posted by Dave 2004-05-07 9:44:51 AM|| 2004-05-07 9:44:51 AM|| Front Page Top

#2 "Cover the exterior with mirrors to reflect the death rays!" (See above.)

Posted by Mike 2004-05-07 9:57:51 AM|| 2004-05-07 9:57:51 AM|| Front Page Top

#3 Check out this picture. Yassir's Used Cars? Like they'd stop a tank?

Yassir Asshatarat.

Posted by growler 2004-05-07 10:59:19 AM|| 2004-05-07 10:59:19 AM|| Front Page Top

#4 I'd be keeping an eyeout for the dog. You just know there's a dog somewhere.

Posted by Shipman 2004-05-07 11:13:37 AM|| 2004-05-07 11:13:37 AM|| Front Page Top

#5 Growler, are you sure that picture wasn't taken in NYC?

Posted by Charles 2004-05-07 12:32:43 PM|| 2004-05-07 12:32:43 PM|| Front Page Top

#6 I think the rule is that on odd numbered days of the month Arafat says he is not afraid to die and prays for shaheed status. On even number days he accuses Israel of trying to kill him and has his lackeys scurry around doing defensive preparations.

Posted by mhw 2004-05-07 12:56:53 PM|| 2004-05-07 12:56:53 PM|| Front Page Top

#7 All charade and playacting I think. Olmert has just said that Sharon will continue to push for a full withdrawl from Gaza, despite the Likud referendum defeat. No monkeying around with partial withdrawls. Arafat is just trying to look relevant while the real action moves elsewhere.

Posted by Liberalhawk 2004-05-07 2:10:24 PM|| 2004-05-07 2:10:24 PM|| Front Page Top

#8 Arafat is just trying to look relevant while the real action moves elsewhere.

Hasn't this been the case for quite some time now?

Posted by Zenster 2004-05-07 10:44:42 PM|| 2004-05-07 10:44:42 PM|| Front Page Top

#9 You know, Zippy, your boys Clinton and Carter didn't seem to think so.

Posted by Jen 2004-05-07 10:46:32 PM|| [http://www.greatestjeneration.com] 2004-05-07 10:46:32 PM|| Front Page Top

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