Posted on 11/04/2004 11:32:46 AM PST by Bobalu
French Sources: Arafat is Brain Dead 20:03 Nov 04, '04 / 20 Cheshvan 5765
French news services continue to report that Arafat is "brain dead," that he will not wake up from his present coma, and that the only thing separating him from death is the machine to which he is attached.
All earlier reports of Arafat's death pulled to a full stop when doctors at the French hospital in which he is hospitalized said clearly this evening, "Arafat has not died." The Prime Minister of Luxembourg, who had stated that Arafat was dead, was forced to issue an embarrassing retraction. His spokesman said that the Prime Minister's announcement was based on a "regretful misunderstanding."
Some sources in Percy Military Hospital just outside Paris reported tonight that the dying arch-terrorist is suffering from a growth or poisoning, and that he will not wake up from his present coma.
Palestinian Authority leaders denied reports that their murderous leader was dead, and continue to sit in emergency session in Ramallah, awaiting developments.
Prime Minister Sharon, asked about Arafat's impending death this evening, said, "There are conflicting reports, and we will not react to this matter until there is an official announcement." Sharon said earlier this week that Arafat would not be buried in Jerusalem. "As long as I'm here - and I'm not planning to leave any time soon - Arafat will not be buried in Jerusalem," Sharon told the Cabinet meeting this past Sunday.
Israel Defense Forces are on high alert in preparation for widespread disturbances when Arafat dies. Tension is especially high in anticipation of tomorrow, the last Friday in the holy Moslem month of Ramadan, when huge crowds of worshipers usually swarm the Temple Mount. Some 140,000 people participated in last week's Ramadan prayers on the Temple Mount.
Some reports are that French and PA elements have an interest in delaying the publication of Arafat's death.
Brain dead? This is a change?
Yeah, but what is Joe Biden's take on this?
What fun we could have with this one!
I've known this for years.
They finally realized it.
So... what else is new?
Le Pot Calling Lef Kettle Black Irony Alert.
Monty Python, call on line 4...
This is news?
You mean he's turned French?
French Sources: Arafat is Brain-Dead. No Word on State of His Health.
"French Sources: Arafat is Brain Dead
What did they do, compare him with other Frenchmen?
France is brain dead.
update: The french have been brain dead for centuries.
LOL!!! The obvious response. Good job!
He's brain dead, you say? Well, I'm glad DU has another new member.:)
One of the worst things that can happen to a person it to be sent to a French hospital.
I understand they have a very different ethic regarding treatment.
At least he should feel at home in France.
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