[Sub-Driver]

Jun 9, 2002 Explosion Rocks Refugee Camp, Injures Dozens The Associated Press JEBALIYA REFUGEE CAMP, Gaza Strip (AP) - A powerful explosion shook a neighborhood in this refugee camp early Monday, destroying one building and damaging nearby homes. At least 25 people were injured, three critically, in the blast, which residents said came from inside the destroyed building. Palestinian officials would not say what caused the blast and tried to prevent journalists from entering the area. Palestinian police worked with flashlights to remove concrete blocks and evacuate the wounded to hospital. A potent smell of gas filled the area. Two floors of the devastated building collapsed on top of each other and rooftops close by also caved in from the blast, which could be heard in nearby Gaza City. Outside al Awda hospital in nearby Beit Lahia people walked outside still dazed from the explosion. Many of the wounded suffered shrapnel wounds from being hit by pieces of flying concrete. AP-ES-06-09-02 1932EDT

[Chad Fairbanks]

A powerful explosion shook a neighborhood in this refugee camp early Monday, destroying one building and damaging nearby homes.

I'm still trying to figure out how a reporter in a "refugee camp" defines 'building' and 'homes'...

[StriperSniper]

Palestinian officials would not say what caused the blast and tried to prevent journalists from entering the area.

When does the press start to hyperventilate in protest of this like they did in Jenin?

I'm not holding my breath.

[Humidston]

Palestinian officials would not say what caused the blast and tried to prevent journalists from entering the area.

BWAAAAHAHAHAHA!!

Sorry. I lost control of myself..... *snicker*

[TheBattman]

Palestinian officials would not say what caused the blast and tried to prevent journalists from entering the area.

I think this tells us a whole lot! You know that if it was an Israeli attack on them, they would have the press in there showing off all the fake victims and destruction. The fact that they don't want the press in and are not saying much speaks volumes...they don't want the world to see their own mistakes (in this case an accidental discharge of a terrorist's bomb while being built....

[Mad_Tom_Rackham]

A powerful explosion shook a neighborhood in this refugee camp early Monday, destroying one building and damaging nearby homes. At least 25 people were injured, three critically, in the blast, which residents said came from inside the destroyed building. Palestinian officials would not say what caused the blast and tried to prevent journalists from entering the area. Palestinian police worked with flashlights to remove concrete blocks and evacuate the wounded to hospital. A potent smell of gas filled the area. Two floors of the devastated building collapsed on top of each other and rooftops close by also caved in from the blast, which could be heard in nearby Gaza City. Outside al Awda hospital in nearby Beit Lahia people walked outside still dazed from the explosion. Many of the wounded suffered shrapnel wounds from being hit by pieces of flying concrete.

Good. Natural selection at it's finest.

But I'm surprised that the Palis admitted the truth, rather than blaming this on Israel. Must be slipping.