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New "Yasser" Rocket Almost Ready for Firing - at Ashkelon
israelnationalnews.com ^

Posted on 11/14/2004 11:08:34 AM PST by LesbianThespianGymnasticMidget

The Al-Aksa Brigades terror group, which has just been renamed the "Arafat Brigades," unveiled a new weapon today: the “Yasser" rocket. It can hit the fuel refineries on the Ashkelon coast.

The new weapon is appropriately named for the deceased arch-terrorist who founded Fatah.

The Yasser has a range of 15 kilometers (9 miles), putting the populous Israeli city of Ashkelon within striking distance of Gaza-launched missiles. It is said to be almost ready for activation.

Members of the terror gang paraded through the streets of Gaza City today, displaying the new rocket and declaring their intention to begin firing the rocket at Ashkelon - within Israel's pre-1967 borders. They marched towards the mourning tent set up in honor of Arafat, and announced that the rocket would help "fulfill Yasser Arafat’s dream.”

The Ynet internet site reported that the Fatah terrorists are also working on the development of an additional rocket capable of striking targets at a distance of 18 kilometers. The terrorists are competing with Hamas’ Kassam rockets, which have been used to bombard the city of Sderot, within Israel’s pre-1967 borders, as well as Jewish towns in Gush Katif.

Last August, terrorists fired a Kassam rocket at Ashkelon, hitting an industrial zone in the southern part of the city only 100 meters from a fuel refinery. Defense Minister Sha'ul Mofaz attempted recently to mollify Ashkelon residents, saying, “There is no reason to worry about an increased [rocket] range after the disengagement. I can’t specify what we are doing, but I can only say that the general situation of the residents of Ashkelon will be much better with regard to security.”

Ashkelon’s mayor, Roni Mahatzri, isn’t taking any chances. He told Ynet that his city was preparing for the worst, and has asked the IDF’s Homefront Command for help in establishing an emergency center.


TOPICS: Foreign Affairs; Israel; News/Current Events; War on Terror
KEYWORDS: alaksabrigades; arafatbrigades; armsbuildup; mohammedanism112004; religionofpeace; rocket; wot; yasser
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To: Mr Ramsbotham; weenie; Gucho
Beware, THEY HAVE DONKEY MISSILES!

When is Israel finally going to put these wretched creatures out of their misery, like Yasser "Easy" Arafat?

21 posted on 11/14/2004 11:39:56 AM PST by Do not dub me shapka broham ("They don't want some high brow hussy from NYC characterizing them as idiots..." (Zell Miller)
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To: LesbianThespianGymnasticMidget

I just saw a pic of this POS rocked on Fox.

Its about 6" in dia and 6' long. just a big bottle rocket, totally unguided. L0L


22 posted on 11/14/2004 11:41:00 AM PST by mylife (The roar of the masses could be farts)
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To: mylife

rocked =rocket


23 posted on 11/14/2004 11:42:12 AM PST by mylife (The roar of the masses could be farts)
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To: mylife

Maybe it will fly like a boomarang.


24 posted on 11/14/2004 11:43:59 AM PST by AirForceMom (I have post-election elation syndrome)
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To: All
Yasser 1 rocket displayed in Gaza

The Aksa Martyr's Brigades in the Gaza Strip announced that it has developed a new rocket called 'Yasser 1' capable of reaching the Israeli city of Ashkelon, Army Radio reported Sunday. The group described the new rocket as an improved version of the Kassam with a record firing range of 15 km. IDF officials in the past expressed concerns that terror organizations, including Hamas are seeking to upgrade their Kassam rockets.

25 posted on 11/14/2004 11:44:44 AM PST by Gucho
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To: Mears
These guys are truly frightening-----and insane.

LOL

They are morons and are pi$$ing everybody off.

26 posted on 11/14/2004 11:46:55 AM PST by RightWhale (Destroy the dark; restore the light)
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To: mylife

Can you imagine the kind of trouble we would be in if Muslims were actually able to build anything themselves (like real weapon systems)...luckily for us, they are retrograde and primitive.


27 posted on 11/14/2004 11:47:08 AM PST by weenie (Islam is as "dangerous in a man as hydrophobia in a dog." -- Churchill)
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To: Do not dub me shapka broham
>When is Israel finally going to put these wretched creatures out of their misery

Well, Powell always
urges "restraint" from the Jews,
but if Powell quits . . .






28 posted on 11/14/2004 11:47:13 AM PST by theFIRMbss
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To: RightWhale

I'm not looking for an argument here-----I wish they were morons,I'd feel a bit more comfortable.

They are very bright and very committed to destroying us.


29 posted on 11/14/2004 11:51:02 AM PST by Mears
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To: Mears

They are pi$$ing everybody off. They should be called pi$$ers rather than terrorists or horribilists.


30 posted on 11/14/2004 11:53:42 AM PST by RightWhale (Destroy the dark; restore the light)
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To: LesbianThespianGymnasticMidget

I'm sure the U.N. will get right on this violation.


31 posted on 11/14/2004 12:00:30 PM PST by anniegetyourgun
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To: theFIRMbss
My first choice-for any possible replacement-would be Bob Dole's friend, Jeane Kirkpatrick.

Though, considering her advanced age, I don't think her name would be placed at the top of President Bush's list of potential Sec'y of State nominees.

32 posted on 11/14/2004 12:02:21 PM PST by Do not dub me shapka broham ("They don't want some high brow hussy from NYC characterizing them as idiots..." (Zell Miller)
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To: AirForceMom
I was thinking while watching the funeral ( circus) that it would have been an interseting place to drop a MOAB.

Damn! Why dcouldn't I have a mom like you growing up?

33 posted on 11/14/2004 1:10:41 PM PST by Bommer (Thanks to one and all for appreciating my movies. I'll be back!)
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To: Bommer

LMAO, I guess I've gotten "hardened up" over the years.
I mentioned the MOAB to my husband as we watched it, and he said, "You're more hardcore than I am.....What the h*ll"
I said I should have felt bad, seeing a few kids were in the crowd, but those kids are ruined, raised with hate.


34 posted on 11/14/2004 1:14:52 PM PST by AirForceMom (I have post-election elation syndrome)
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To: Bommer

AND, we NEED more of your videos!!! I switched one liberal with them, I wonder how many more changed their vote after we passed them around.


35 posted on 11/14/2004 1:17:19 PM PST by AirForceMom (I have post-election elation syndrome)
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To: AirForceMom

Mom if you know a way to MOAB the lawyers, tell me please!!!


36 posted on 11/14/2004 1:18:09 PM PST by Bommer (Thanks to one and all for appreciating my movies. I'll be back!)
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To: Bommer

Should have dropped one on the DNC convention.
Man, that does not sound good. Sorry everyone, I've had a few beers today waiting on my son to get here. Didn't have enough beers to NOT post it though. ;)


37 posted on 11/14/2004 1:22:45 PM PST by AirForceMom (I have post-election elation syndrome)
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To: LesbianThespianGymnasticMidget

Arafat has the distinction of being the only person to have won the Nobel Peace Prize, and have a terrorist organization named in his honor. The Nobel Committee must be so proud.


38 posted on 11/14/2004 1:22:55 PM PST by GreenHornet
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To: GreenHornet

Well Carter got one too....go figure
Peace of Sh*t prize for that one.


39 posted on 11/14/2004 1:24:14 PM PST by AirForceMom (I have post-election elation syndrome)
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To: LesbianThespianGymnasticMidget

They named it well. Its tastefully painted in teal and salmon, and you load the fuel up the tailpipe.


40 posted on 11/14/2004 1:27:13 PM PST by asgardshill (November 2004 - The Month That Just Kept On Giving)
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