Young soldiers paid heavy price in Megiddo bombing

Israel Insider ^ | 6/6/2002 | Israel Insider

[Israel Insider]

Thirteen of the seventeen victims in Wednesday's terrorist bombing of an Egged bus at the Megiddo junction were young Israeli soldiers, on their way to bases in the north of the country. "We were thrown through flames and smoke," one soldier said of his traumatic experiences. An eyewitness said, "I saw soldiers crying and shouting for help." Two soldiers reportedly died in a final embrace amid the inferno...(more)

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[kcvl]

Thank you for posting this article. Everyone except the people who are causing the problems seem to be paying a heavy price. I don't know how anyone can live like that. Not knowing if you're going to be blown up by the next terrorist who hates you for absolutely no reason other than being Jewish. It's sickening.

[tet68]

                          Sgt. Violetta Hizgayev, 19, from Hadera, insisted on
                          serving in the army, despite the fact that she was an
                          orphan. Violetta's mother was killed two years ago in a
                          traffic accident, and her father died of a prolonged illness
                          in Russia. The family immigrated to Israel eight years ago.
                          After her mother died, Violetta's aunt took care of her and
                          her sister and brother. "She was not bitter about her
                          mother's death," recalled Violetta's friends. "She was the
                          one who kept her family together." 

[tet68]

Sgt. Violetta Hizgayev, 19, from Hadera, insisted on serving in the army, despite the fact that she was an orphan. Violetta's mother was killed two years ago in a traffic accident, and her father died of a prolonged illness in Russia. The family immigrated to Israel eight years ago. After her mother died, Violetta's aunt took care of her and her sister and brother. "She was not bitter about her mother's death," recalled Violetta's friends. "She was the one who kept her family together."

There, that's better.Well sort of.

[AmericanInTokyo]

Images of Jewish people in final, horrific embraces while perishing in the tremendous heat of a fire, conjures up vivid memories and strong sensititives I am sure in all of Israel.

It is no wonder they go in with a heavy pounding fist, demanding payback vengeance, against the Pali Authority yesterday.

[Live free or die]

I'd like to echo previous posts thanking you for putting this up here. The present situation is unacceptable. God willing, we'll be done with these PA bastards in short order.

[July 4th]

Imagine if this had been 17 Palestinians. Not only would there have been world outcry, but a much different story. "Nigaz Al Himal, 18, was proficient in bomb-making, and wanted to kill Israelis when he turned 19." "Hussein Fadel was 20 and planned to make missiles for the Palestinians..."

The Palestinians are targeting the future of the Israeli state. These aren't just random bombings. When Israel hits back, they must keep in mind everything that the 17 would have brought to Israel's future. It's much more than just a group of young soldiers.

[cake_crumb]

"Imagine if this had been 17 Palestinians. Not only would there have been world outcry, but a much different story."

Oh yes : there would have been a veritable deluge of Palestinian propaganda bytes all over the media 24/7.

[sheik yerbouty]

The fist is not yet pounding hard enough...

[jonatron]

Megiddo Prisoners Were Jubilant When Bus Blew Up

(IsraelNN.com) The suicide car bomb attack on Wednesday morning occurred at Megiddo Junction, a very short distance away from Megiddo Prison, a facility that houses many terrorists.

Prison officials reported that seconds following the powerful explosion at 7:15am Wednesday, prisoners realized a bus had been blown up and they began singing and dancing in their cells.

[sheik yerbouty]

The jihadi terrorists should get something to take away their singing and dancing. Retaliating by shooting at the swine Arafat's empty office doesn't cut it. Plant them like onions with their heads in the ground.

[rmlew]

Prison officials reported that seconds following the powerful explosion at 7:15am Wednesday, prisoners realized a bus had been blown up and they began singing and dancing in their cells.

Hand them over to the unit in which most of the Israelis serve.

[semaj]

ODE TO THE SOLDIERS OF MEGGIDO

The time of man, to the end, is speeding. To the Word, no man is heeding. The cunning One in the shadows wait, To seed the heart of man with hate.

Whispering thoughts of forebode, Loved ones lie on the broken road. Take their place if we could tell, For the Heroes all, our hearts do swell.

[xJones]

Prison officials reported that seconds following the powerful explosion at 7:15am Wednesday, prisoners realized a bus had been blown up and they began singing and dancing in their cells.

We must be all mentally deficient. These prisoners are ALIVE in Israeli jails. If the Israelis kill them, the world media will go nuts, but it is *understood* that if Palestinians kill Israeli soldiers and laugh while showing their blood-stained hands out of windows, it's okay. Palestinians can cheer and dance on the streets when Sept. 11 happened and that's just ducky. The barbarians are at the gates and we're just sitting here.

[tet68]

I was reminded of a scene in "The Triangle Factory Fire" where two of the jewish girls on the top floor realize that there is no escape and hold each other and start to pray.

It is no wonder they go in with a heavy pounding fist

Not as heavy as I would have pounded.There is no reason for Arrafat to live.

[Prodigal Daughter]

Of whom the world was not worthy...

[2sheep]

"The explosion went off outside Megiddo Prison, where many Palestinian security prisoners are being held.  Inmates broke out in cheers at the sound of the explosion, police said."  ... CNN