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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: Dash Riprock

If 38 is senior, the IDF is doing their job.


42 posted on 05/29/2004 5:13:14 PM PDT by Petronski (And I never see the IDF 'til it's way too late! Now I'm dyin' in the Gaza Strip in the blazin' sun.)
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To: Petronski

http://members.aol.com/xqizette/messag_1.wav


43 posted on 05/29/2004 5:14:27 PM PDT by Dr. Eckleburg (There are very few shades of gray.)
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To: samtheman
Likely one of these Israeli drones (they all do not have fire capabilities):


44 posted on 05/29/2004 5:15:58 PM PDT by Pharmboy (History's greatest agent for freedom: The US Armed Forces)
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To: Dr. Eckleburg

"And I never see the IDF 'til it's way too late!

Now I'm dyin' in the Gaza Strip in the blazin' sun
Blown to bits at the foot of a burnin' bike
And I think somebody somewhere must be laughin' out loud...

45 posted on 05/29/2004 5:17:12 PM PDT by Petronski (And I never see the IDF 'til it's way too late! Now I'm dyin' in the Gaza Strip in the blazin' sun.)
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To: Petronski

I hope he gets sodomized in Hell by a large pig.


46 posted on 05/29/2004 5:18:00 PM PDT by nwrep
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To: nwrep
I hope he gets sodomized in Hell by a large pig.

With a barbed, flaming corkscrew penis.

47 posted on 05/29/2004 5:18:49 PM PDT by Petronski (And I never see the IDF 'til it's way too late! Now I'm dyin' in the Gaza Strip in the blazin' sun.)
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To: Dash Riprock
...and then is forced to eat BBQ spareribs.

Raw.

49 posted on 05/29/2004 5:24:30 PM PDT by Petronski (And I never see the IDF 'til it's way too late! Now I'm dyin' in the Gaza Strip in the blazin' sun.)
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To: Petronski

Nice job, IDF!


50 posted on 05/29/2004 5:24:31 PM PDT by Robert Teesdale
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To: dc-zoo
How many fricken leaders do these Hamas idiots have?

One idiot after another.

Pretty soon, the light bub will come on......

"Hey, Akmud, your turn to be the honored and glorious 'leader'!"

And Akmud will say, "Your moma!"

LVM

51 posted on 05/29/2004 5:26:03 PM PDT by LasVegasMac ("If everything is just barely under control......you are not going fast enough" - MA.)
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To: Petronski
Well, the Israelis are taking care of business. We have sharpshooters, missiles, and excellent intel. When are we going to start taking care of business? Starting with that poppinjay, the murderous "cleric" Sadr?

His so-called "militia" has collapsed like a house of cards with his mouth still running. How much will it accomplish when he has been terminated with prejudice? Not much, I wager.

Congressman Billybob

Latest Article, "Why Bush's War College Speech Fell Flat"

52 posted on 05/29/2004 5:26:18 PM PDT by Congressman Billybob (www.ArmorforCongress.com Visit. Join. Help. Please.)
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To: Petronski

"Don't you just hate when that happens?"

Well, NO!

I generally don't like to applaud the killing of humans by humans, but when it comes to the likes of the Taliban, Al Qaeda, Hamas and other scum organizations, I celebrate the event. Will those near the graves of these animals, please jump up and down for me.


53 posted on 05/29/2004 5:33:33 PM PDT by DoughtyOne
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To: Petronski; Slings and Arrows
<sigh> Seems someone beat me to it this time... I snooze, I lose!
54 posted on 05/29/2004 5:36:22 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: Bringbackthedraft

It was a rice bike.


55 posted on 05/29/2004 5:37:14 PM PDT by MediaMole
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To: Petronski

Ah, one of the truly greats...

"...the attack killed...one of the founders of the Hamas military wing...his assistant...and an unidentified bystander..."

http://www.fortunecity.com/tinpan/cd/631/aintbad.wav


56 posted on 05/29/2004 5:37:55 PM PDT by Dr. Eckleburg (There are very few shades of gray.)
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To: Petronski; All

ALRIGHT Rack ittt

You know what let that be to any future employees of Hamas benefits are great you have target on your back thanks to IDF


57 posted on 05/29/2004 5:41:13 PM PDT by SevenofNine ("Not everybody , in it, for truth, justice, and the American way,"=Det Lennie Briscoe)
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To: Dr. Eckleburg

Two outta three ain't bad!?!


LOL

It's a Meatloaffapalooza!


58 posted on 05/29/2004 5:42:42 PM PDT by Petronski (And I never see the IDF 'til it's way too late! Now I'm dyin' in the Gaza Strip in the blazin' sun.)
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To: Petronski

With a barbed, flaming corkscrew penis

Ouch guys.


59 posted on 05/29/2004 5:45:46 PM PDT by LoudRepublicangirl (loudrepublicangirl)
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To: Petronski
Hamas charged that Israel was responsible for what it called a "dirty assassination crime."

I'm sure that members of Hamas, of all people, are shocked and dismayed that anyone would use violence to resolve conflicts.

60 posted on 05/29/2004 5:45:54 PM PDT by Imal (Enough of this! Let's hear more about Abu Ghraib.)
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