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From: Cogito11/5/2004 12:43:43 PM
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I haven't posted here before, but it looks like a nice, thoughtful place. I just read something from AP that got me riled up, so I thought I'd drop in here and post about it.

From a story about Yassir Arafat's condition:

"Palestinian lawmaker Saeb Erekat chided Israel after some celebrated reports that Arafat had died.

'I hope the Israeli public will show sensitivities. I've seen some Israelis dancing in the streets, hugging each other yesterday," Erekat told CNN. "I think it's alien... I cannot describe my feelings. It's heartbreaking to see israelis hugging and kissing in such circumstances.'

After Israeli media reported Thursday night that Arafat had died, several dozen Jewish demonstrators gathered in a downtown Jerusalem square to celebrate, singing, dancing, distributing sweets and declaring that one of the greatest enemies of the Jewish people was 'on his way to hell.' "

I wonder if Mr. Erekat has forgotten that some Palestinians reacted to the 9/11 attacks in the same way.

- Allen
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