Sunday, February 27, 2005
The End of Arafat's Intifada
Following up on the Tel Aviv bombing that Ralphie brought to us two days ago, LGF points out the following AP story:
JENIN, West Bank - Palestinians expressed anger Saturday at an overnight suicide bombing in Tel Aviv that killed four Israelis and threatened a fragile truce, a departure from former times when they welcomed attacks on their Israeli foes.This is a major change. Of course, their anger has to do with the belief that the bombing harms Palestinian aspirations, not that it's wrong to murder innocent civilians, but baby steps are still encouraging. The absence of crowds on the street handing out candy, ululating, and shouting "Death to the Jews" really gives me a warm fuzzy feeling in my tummy.
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In contrast to the dozens of previous suicide bombings, no celebrations were held in the West Bank on Saturday and militant groups didn't hang the customary posters of congratulations at the bomber's home.