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February 2, 2006
Palestinian Abomination: Fatah Fanatics 'Close' EU Gaza Office
Now that they are about to be out of power, Fatah fanatics compete against the Hamas for most disgusting Palestinian group: Gunmen close EU's Gaza office in cartoon dispute
JERUSALEM (CNN) -- Palestinian gunmen shut down the European Union's office Thursday in Gaza City, Palestinian security sources said, demanding an apology in a row over European newspapers running cartoons featuring the prophet Mohammad.The gunmen left a notice on the EU office's door that the building would remain closed until Europeans apologize to Muslims, many of whom consider the cartoons offensive.
Mask-wearing members of the militant group Islamic Jihad and Al Aqsa Martyrs Brigades, the armed wing of former Palestinian ruling party Fatah, fired bullets into the air, and a man read the group's demands.
Palestinian officials said the gunmen were threatening to kidnap European workers if the European Union did not apologize.[...]
You heard that right, they are threatening kidnappings. Over cartoons. And don't miss this bit over the firing of France Soir's publisher:
Afterward, France Soir's publisher, Raymond Lakah, fired the paper's editorial director, Jacques Lefranc, according to the influential daily Le Monde. (Full story)Le Monde reported that the publisher, whom it described as Franco-Egyptian, issued a statement saying he had decided to fire Lefranc as president and director of the newspaper in "a strong sign of respect to the intimate convictions and beliefs of each individual."
Posted by Ruy Diaz at February 2, 2006 11:37 AM
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