Militant hiding in Toronto?

Toronto Sun ^ | 2002-12-13 | Tom Godfrey

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Immigration officials are probing reports that a senior Palestinian militant who last April took over a shrine marking the traditional birthplace of Jesus has sought refuge in Canada.

Abdullah Daoud, 41, who was deported from Israel to Cyprus last May, quietly arrived in Canada with his family sometime in the last month, immigration and police sources said yesterday.

Police believe Daoud has resettled in the Toronto area. Officers aren't sure if he is using another name.

Immigration spokesman Simone MacAndrew said there's little information on Daoud but her officials will investigate.

"We investigate any time we have information that someone may be here," MacAndrew said. "It is something we will look into."

SEIZED CHURCH

The former intelligence chief for the Palestinian Authority in Bethlehem and 12 other militants were among 200 people who took cover from Israeli forces in one of Christianity's holiest sites, the Church of the Nativity.

The Bethlehem church is built over the site that Christian tradition holds is the birthplace of Jesus.

Israel said most of the militants were members of Al-Aqsa Martyrs' Brigade, a militia-linked to Yasser Arafat's Fatah movement. They also include three members of militant group Hamas.

ANGRY REACTION

News of Daoud being in Canada has angered the city's Jewish community, who want him out.

Ed Morgan, Ontario chairman of the Canadian Jewish Congress, said members of Hamas and Al-Aqsa should not be allowed in Canada.

"We don't have much information on this person, but if he belongs to those groups he is inadmissible," Morgan said.

Israeli officials said Daoud and his group were given shelter in Cyprus as part of a deal to end the 36-day standoff.

Daoud's colleagues were later given refuge in several European countries, while Daoud remained in Cyprus because no country would accept him. Israel accused Daoud of organizing attacks on Israelis.

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Daoud's colleagues were later given refuge in several European countries, while Daoud remained in Cyprus because no country would accept him. Israel accused Daoud of organizing attacks on Israelis.

Yeah, but Canada accepted him. And he's in our backyard.

[dennisw]

 

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Abdallah Daud Mahmud A'a-Kader/Tirawi

Wanted

Year of Birth : 1962 Residence : Bethlehem Heads the Palestinian general intelligence service in Bethlehem. Originally from the Balattah refugee camp in Nablus, he is a very close disciple of Tawfik Tirawi. A'a-Kader has been involved in the organization and execution of multiple terrorist attacks, as well as produced explosives, was involved in the smuggling of weaponry and provided shelter to operatives of other terrorist organizations. A'a-Kader fully collaborates with senior Tanzim operatives, mainly Ibrahim Abu Gali`f. Both are responsible for the shooting attacks against Gilo and the Bethlehem bypass roads.