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Politics : Formerly About Applied Materials
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To: Dale Knipschield who wrote (70257)5/9/2003 1:18:16 PM
From: Thomas M.  Read Replies (1) of 70976
 
British Cameraman Shot in Cold Blood By Israeli Troops

Another item......they reported that the reporter was shot in the back, which would indicate that he was shot by Palestinians. However, he could have just as well have been turning back to return to the camera crew, so that doesn't prove anything. Who actually shot him won't be known till they determine what kind of rifle the bullet came from, but whoever shot him was obviously shooting blind, as is the case most of the time in firefights.

Not surprisingly, all of your "facts" turn out to be false.

--- He was not shot in the back, rather he was shot in the front
--- There was no firefight. There was no Palestinian fire at all.
--- The bullet was from an Israeli gun
--- He was clearly visible, with a LARGE white flag (not small as you claim), and flourescent markings

<<< ... footage filmed by an Associated Press cameraman, Taher Zeyara, shows that there was no firing when Mr Miller left the house he was filming from, with Ms Shah and a Palestinian translator, Abd al-Rahman Abdullah. There is total silence as the three walk towards the Israeli soldiers. The journalists are clearly visible, holding up a large white flag and shining a torch at it. Fluorescent "TV" markings can also be seen on Ms Shah's bullet-proof vest. Without warning, there is a single loud shot. There is a second single shot, and then Mr Miller is heard yelling in pain. There is no sign of any exchange of fire ... >>>

news.independent.co.uk

Tom
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