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Senior Hamas Leader Is Killed in Blast in Gaza City
New York Times ^ | Published: May 29, 2004 | AP

Posted on 05/29/2004 4:53:09 PM PDT by Petronski

Senior Hamas Leader Is Killed in Blast in Gaza City

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Published: May 29, 2004

GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) -- An explosion destroyed a motorcycle in Gaza City early Sunday, killing a founder of Hamas' military wing, his aide and a bystander.

Hamas charged that Israel was responsible for what it called a "dirty assassination crime."

It said the attack killed Wael Nassar, 38, one of the founders of the Hamas military wing Izzedine al-Qassam. His assistant, Mohammed Sarsour, 31; and an unidentified bystander were also killed, Hamas said.

The two Hamas leaders were on the motorcycle when it exploded, witnesses said.

It was not immediately clear what caused the explosion. Witnesses said they saw a flash in the sky and then the motorcycle exploded, indicating an Israeli missile strike. The residents said they did not see any Israeli helicopters in the sky, though they heard an unmanned Israeli plane.

The Israeli military refused to comment.

Hospital officials said seven people were slightly wounded, including a woman and three children.

The explosion was in the Zeitoun neighborhood, scene of heavy fighting between Israeli forces and Palestinians earlier this month. That fighting broke out after Palestinians blew up an Israeli armored personnel carrier, killing six soldiers.

Outside the hospital, angry Palestinians, most of them Hamas supporters, chanted "God is great." Amplified statements from local mosques mourned Nassar.

One of Nassar's brothers was killed when Israeli forces assassinated Hamas leader Abdel Aziz Rantisi on April 17, and seven other relatives were killed in earlier clashes with Israeli forces, Palestinians said.

(Excerpt) Read more at nytimes.com ...


TOPICS: Breaking News; Crime/Corruption; Foreign Affairs; Israel; War on Terror
KEYWORDS: hamas; kaboom; todaysgoodnews; waelnassar
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To: Clara Lou
I saw a FOX video of the aftermath. Incinerated. Atomized.

But was the motorcycle ok??!!

141 posted on 05/29/2004 10:55:32 PM PDT by ExtremeUnction
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To: Yehuda
ZOT!

In the most literal sense!

142 posted on 05/29/2004 11:03:50 PM PDT by NYC GOP Chick (It all looks fine to the naked eye, but it don't really happen that way at all.)
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To: MarineDad

ROTFLMAOPIMP


143 posted on 05/29/2004 11:08:11 PM PDT by wardaddy (This is it. We either win and prevail or we lose and get tossed into that dustbin W mentioned!)
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To: Petronski
It said the attack killed Wael Nassar, 38, one of the founders of the Hamas military wing Izzedine al-Qassam. His assistant, Mohammed Sarsour, 31; and an unidentified bystander were also killed, Hamas said.

The more of these Hamas creeps Israel kills the better I feel.

The only thing that could make me feel better is if I was the one to pull the trigger.

144 posted on 05/29/2004 11:13:33 PM PDT by Jorge
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To: FreedomCalls

"Turban Renewal"


145 posted on 05/29/2004 11:14:55 PM PDT by sheik yerbouty
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To: Petronski
Another One Bites The Dust....
146 posted on 05/29/2004 11:15:04 PM PDT by Kozak (Anti Shahada: " There is no God named Allah, and Muhammed is his False Prophet")
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To: devolve
Hamas charged that Israel was responsible for what it called a "dirty assassination crime."

Jihads are TOUGH, eh !?!? If ya can't take the HEAT, stay outta the Jihad Biz !!

Give 'em he** !!


I was glad to get the news that Rantissi was sent to his 72 Virginians. I wonder who moved UP in Hamas ranks now to take his place ? We need to make up some 'Dead Man Walking' signs and BIG RED BULLSEYES for him to wear on his back !

Yassin, Rantissi .... NEXT ??? .... NEXT ??? .... NEXT ???



148 posted on 05/30/2004 4:36:49 AM PDT by MeekOneGOP (There is ONLY ONE good Democrat: one that has just been voted OUT of POWER ! Straight ticket GOP!)
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To: Petronski

I hope the Israelis appreciate how truly amazing their IDF is.


149 posted on 05/30/2004 4:37:56 AM PDT by Bahbah
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To: Smartass
Rut-Roh ! The dreaded Red X .....

150 posted on 05/30/2004 4:44:28 AM PDT by MeekOneGOP (There is ONLY ONE good Democrat: one that has just been voted OUT of POWER ! Straight ticket GOP!)
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To: Petronski

Great news. Thanks for posting it.


151 posted on 05/30/2004 4:53:38 AM PDT by PGalt
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To: Petronski

I'm all choked up. See?
152 posted on 05/30/2004 5:24:21 AM PDT by Recovering_Democrat (I'm so glad to no longer be associated with the Party of Dependence on Government!)
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To: Petronski

For anyone keeping track, note how off hand the remark is - "Amplified statements from local mosques mourned his loss".

This was the leader of Hamas - is there a less human organization on the planet (OK - not counting Africa) - it is possible just to not mourn his loss.

In Palestinian areas, Islam is complicit in the murder of innocent men, women, and children, and not even afraid to advertise it.

I think a good first step would be to take them at their word. if they want to be at war, let them pay the consequences.

Any supporter of Hamas is an enemy of the US. Hamas is in active war against the US and Israel.

Diva's Husband


153 posted on 05/30/2004 6:53:36 AM PDT by Diva Betsy Ross (It's not Bush's fault... it's the media's fault!)
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To: Petronski

"Outside the hospital, angry Palestinians, most of them Hamas supporters, chanted "God is great."

Ah yes, He is, but it isn't your god, Allah.


154 posted on 05/30/2004 7:02:08 AM PDT by rj45mis
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To: Petronski

"Sucks to be him."

L.O.L.

They just keep killing 'em.

Carry on Israel! Ridding the world of terrorists, one sleazeball at a time. Or three, whatever it takes.


155 posted on 05/30/2004 7:32:43 AM PDT by jocon307 (The dems don't get it, the American people do.)
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To: oh8eleven

"Kill them all. Let Allah sort 'em out."

Hubby always wanted to make t-shirts like this, but he's got this hang-up about not profiting from death and destruction. Sheesh, if only he could give up his Christian values, we could make some $.

He may change his mind soon enough, if these "religionists" don't discover peace.


156 posted on 05/30/2004 7:35:31 AM PDT by jocon307 (The dems don't get it, the American people do.)
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To: Petronski

Oh, let me get out my cryin' towel for poor Hamas.


157 posted on 05/30/2004 7:58:32 AM PDT by AmericanChef
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To: Petronski; hollywood





It's Not Just A Gun...

It's My "HOMELAND DEFENSE RIFLE"!!
158 posted on 05/30/2004 11:05:53 AM PDT by The_Macallan
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

The policy of the Israelis is to take out the colonels and generals who do not hestitate to send their kids out to die for them.


159 posted on 05/31/2004 11:09:46 AM PDT by RobbyS
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To: RobbyS
The policy of the Israelis is to take out the colonels and generals who do not hestitate to send their kids out to die for them.

I was not questioning anything the Israelis did. I was expressing bemusement at the fact that the PLO thinks it is perfectly okay to blow up busloads of Israeli kids, but wrong for the Israelis to surgically remove one of the masterminds behind blowing up busloads of kids.

160 posted on 05/31/2004 1:26:23 PM PDT by E. Pluribus Unum (Drug prohibition laws help fund terrorism.)
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