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2006-01-30 Israel-Palestine-Jordan

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Posted by 2006-01-30 08:42|| || Front Page|| [4 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 When asked whether the Hamas would renounce terrorism, Zahar said in a CNN interview, "What is the international definition of terrorism? When (Israeli planes) attack houses by F-16, just when they are using helicopters, when they are killing people and children and removing our agriculture system, this is terrorism."

By the way Zahar, how ARE you coming with those former Jewish settler greenhouses? Farmin B. Hard eh?

Posted by Besoeker 2006-01-30 09:02|| 2006-01-30 09:02|| Front Page Top

#2 Defense Minister Shaul Mofaz told the Israeli cabinet on Sunday that since Hamas won a sweeping victory in last Wednesdays PA parliamentary election, the extreme Islamic terror group was acting responsibly. Mofaz also said that in the short term, he thinks Hamas will refrain from terror attacks.

Wherever the Paleos are concerned, NEVER engage in optimistic speculation of any sort, as one is likely to be let down with a thud.

Posted by Bomb-a-rama 2006-01-30 10:18|| 2006-01-30 10:18|| Front Page Top

#3 "What is the international definition of terrorism? When (Israeli planes) attack houses by F-16,..."

What is it with their fixation on F-16s? So what are IAF F-15s - chopped liver? They just get no respect.

Posted by Xbalanke 2006-01-30 11:10|| 2006-01-30 11:10|| Front Page Top

#4 'F-16' rolls easier off the tongue. Besides, it's a 'bigger' number.

Posted by Pappy 2006-01-30 11:26|| 2006-01-30 11:26|| Front Page Top

#5 remember Arafat's "Force 17"?

Posted by Frank G">Frank G 2006-01-30 11:30|| 2006-01-30 11:30|| Front Page Top

#6 What is it with their fixation on F-16s? So what are IAF F-15s - chopped liver?

F-16s are the ground attack platform of choice. The F-15 is mostly reserved for air defense. From a search : On January 27, 1994, the Israeli government announced that they intended to purchase the F-15I, which was a version of the F-15E Strike Eagle designed specifically for Israel. The F-15I is similar to the F-15E, but has some electronic components adjusted to meet Israeli requirements. Many of these components were to be built in Israel. A contract was signed on May 12, 1994 between the governments of the United States and Israel authorizing McDonnell Douglas to build 21 F-15Is for the IDFAF. The first examples were delivered in November of 1997. In order to ensure a night-fighting capability, the F-15Is will be fitted with some of the 30 Sharpshooter targeting pods intended for Israel's F-16 fleet. Israel will then buy new LANTIRN pods to complete the F-15I's night vision suite.

I'd wager when the Iranian strikes come up, the F-15I's will be used.

Posted by Steve">Steve 2006-01-30 11:39|| 2006-01-30 11:39|| Front Page Top

#7 Obviously they want Israel to remove all the blue stuff from their flag.

Posted by Jake-the-Peg 2006-01-30 13:11|| 2006-01-30 13:11|| Front Page Top

#8 Legally, he can retain his post until finishing out a four-year term.
or until he's killed

I'll take "Dead" for $600, Alex.

If Hamas does not renounce their avowed intent to destroy Israel, then every single Palestinian government meeting is a terrorist conclave and subject to Hellfire HVAC.

As to changing the flag, all that's missing is the pony.

Posted by Zenster 2006-01-30 13:20|| 2006-01-30 13:20|| Front Page Top

#9 Thinking Jake got it.

Posted by 6 2006-01-30 17:17|| 2006-01-30 17:17|| Front Page Top

#10 How about the new flag being a picture of a dead Hamas masked terrorist in the smoldering remains of his car?

Posted by Iblis">Iblis 2006-01-30 18:10|| 2006-01-30 18:10|| Front Page Top

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