Posted on 04/20/2017 5:51:49 PM PDT by Eddie01
As a massive hunger strike among Palestinian prisoners in Israel reached its fourth day, right-wing Israeli activists held a barbecue outside the Ofer Prison in an attempt to break their willpower.
Thursday’s event was organized by the National Union political party youth group, which hoped that the smell of the food would entice the 1,187 hunger strikers to eat.
The strike was launched by 57-year-old imprisoned Palestinian activist Marwan Barghouti, who is serving five consecutive life sentences for murder. His strike was announced in a controversial op-ed for the New York Times, where he accused Israel of torture.
“Having spent the last 15 years in an Israeli prison, I have been both a witness to and a victim of Israel’s illegal system of mass arbitrary arrests and ill-treatment of Palestinian prisoners. After exhausting all other options, I decided there was no choice but to resist these abuses by going on a hunger strike,” Barghouti wrote.
UN Keeps Watch as More Than 1,000 Palestinian Prisoners Hunger Strike The prisoners are seeking improved conditions and prisoner rights, such as increased family visits and an end to detention without trial.
Many have speculated that Barghouti is attempting to gain support and position himself to take over as the new leader of the Palestinian people, as Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas is now 82-years-old and will soon need a replacement.
“Barghouti rose to prominence during the second intifada as the architect and senior leader of al-Aqsa Martyr’s Brigade. Israeli authorities have long claimed that Barghouti is responsible for several acts of terrorism, and he was finally arrested in Ramallah by Israeli Defense Forces in 2002,” Vice News reported.
An entrance to Fort Hood Army Base in Fort Hood, Texas, near Killeen remains in lock-down following a mass shooting on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009 © AP Photo/ Jack Plunkett
99 Pounds: Fort Hood Shooter Proclaims Hunger Strike “Two years later he was convicted on five counts of murder. He refused legal representation, claiming the trial was illegal and illegitimate, and was sentenced to five consecutive life sentences and an additional 40 years in prison. During the first intifada, Barghouti was a strong supporter of the peace process and non-violent resistance.”
Despite his imprisonment, Barghouti has remained one of the most popular Palestinian political voices.
Earlier this week, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu slammed the characterization of Barghouti as a leader, and called the striking prisoners "murderers and terrorists."
I doubt that’s what they were barbequeing.
I love BBQ pork.
We used to eat at a place in Dothan which did it right. You could see it cooking/being smoked, right in the restaurant. They did not put anything on it but had a large selection at each table.
I have heard that it has gone down since. That was back in the 70s.
Hahaha! Yeah, that’s one thing they have in common.
F’n NYT
Lamb kebabs from a middle eastern restaurant are tasty
Really? The Jewish groceries I know sell packaged ham/bacon but will not slice ham or bacon on the premises.
I hope they eat in front of them too!
30 pound pork butt on a big green egg done for about 10 hours at 220 degrees.
Use a little oak,
A little mesquite,
A little cherry wood.
And some red, yellow and green peppers.
And Dorie’s egg bunns.
Lots of onions and some Buffalo Trace amd they will beg for a taste
Hunger strike my ass
Best BBQ in the world is East Carolina BBQ...Vinegar based with red pepper....
I really don’t know what they are using...I just said that because Muslims are deathly afraid of pork...LOL
I used to eat at a place in Norfolk with a fellow employee.
It was good but not great. He claimed to serve East Carolina BBQ.
My best friend is from Wilson N.C. He has not been back for many years but his Daughter recently stopped by his favorite BBQ place and bought a bunch for him. He stored it in his fridge.
He gave me the name of the place and I don’t remember but he did say they would only accept cash. No cards, no checks, nothing but cash.
Most famous place in Wilson is Parker’s BBQ...
Probably second is Bill Ellis’ BBQ....
BWAHAHAHAHA
A good brisket would sure get my attention
My wife is from Wilson, NC....
That does sound familiar. I think it was Parker’s. I have known the guy since 1970. He was always a big BBQ fan.
My wife said people used to drive from way up north just to buy the BBQ and take it home...
It’s on the route traveled from up north to Florida before the interstates....
I prefer Virginia style. N. C. style good, but a little too sour for my taste, S. C. mustard based sauce is also intersting. In truth, I haven’t met a style that I don’t love.
“... In truth, I haven’t met a style that I don’t love...”
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Well, I’ll go along with that 100%>>>:^)
dude- the food may be tasty- but do stay away from middle eastern food courts- there was an article on here not long ago about the filthy bathroom habits of muslims that was so gross i don’t even wish to repeat it- One owner was arrested for it too- let’s just say many of them eschew toilet paper-
Run by Christian Lebanese, a place I went to was clean
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