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To: Hawkmoon who wrote (6384)	10/10/2001 10:03:18 AM
From: Machaon	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 23908

<< I can see this campaign gaining momentum as a war against all extremist Islam, and for it to provide the political cover for some of the secular regimes to repress their more unruly elements. >> The "peace" payback of America's war on terrorism could be monumental. Let's hope that the Bush administration follows through on their POST-Afghanistan anti terrorist "crusade"

To: Hawkmoon who wrote (6384)	10/10/2001 10:53:36 AM
From: Hawkmoon	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 23908

As choruses of Alanis Morissette flow through my mind whispering "Ain't it Ironic".... Palestinians ask Israel for help as pro-Bin Laden riots spread Special to World Tribune.com MIDDLE EAST NEWSLINE Wednesday, October 10, 2001 GAZA — The Palestinian Authority is on emergency alert amid unprecedented unrest against the rule of chairman Yasser Arafat. Officials said the PA has boosted security throughout the West Bank and Gaza amid riots in several cities. At least three people were killed and a dozen people were injured in clashes since Monday. Israeli sources said the PA has asked the Jewish state for riot control systems. The sources said Israel has not responded to the request. The PA has shut down several universities and deployed officers in major intersections to preserve order. Officials said the concern is that opposition elements will join to foment unrest against the Arafat regime. The rioters have torched two Palestinian police stations and attempted to attack other facilities throughout the Gaza Strip. Opposition groups have blamed PA police chief Brig. Gen. Ghazi Jabali for the killings and have called for his dismissal. "The leadership regrets these painful incidents," a PA statement said. "It calls on all national and Islamic forces to stand firm against elements who are trying to distort our strong national unity." The violence began on Monday when university students held pro-Bin Laden demonstrations in Gaza City. Police used tear gas to disperse the demonstrators. When that failed police opened fire on the demonstrators, some of them who were seen holding firearms. Three people were killed and 12 were injured. The riots spread to other cities in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank. In some cases, Palestinians attacked police stations. In all, several dozen people were injured. Arafat was not in Gaza at the time. He was on tour of the Middle East and the Gulf. The PA has increased security in Gaza. They also banned media coverage of demonstrations. But the unrest continued on Tuesday. About 1,500 students marched in support of Bin Laden at Nablus's An Najah University. Also in Nablus, a Palestinian detained on charges of collaborating with Israel was found dead. The Palestinian Human Rights Monitoring Group said this was 27th Palestinian to die in custody since 1994. worldtribune.com ****************************** Arafat is reaping the whirlwind now... And Isral has NO INTEREST in preventing Palestinian elements from tearing each other apart in a civil war. In fact, they probably would like Arafat to fall, and for the extremists to take over on the West and Gaza... It would make a military intervention much more palatable to the international community if Palestinians are seen as OBL supporters, and thus a terrorist nation... And the Arab states would then have the excuse they need for backing off on their support for the Palestinians ("Oh.. lookie.. they're siding with the "bad guys" AGAIN!!) Yep... Let them Palestinians fight a civil war amongst themselves knowing that the ruthlessness of the extremists will make them dominant over the moderate Palestinians (who hopefully will flee to Jordan and other parts).. Then Israel can declare the PA a terrorist entity and wipe them out with a clear conscience. Hawk