Jenin battle kills Jihad, Hamas chiefs, nets Fatah leader: Palestinians

AFP | 4/10/02

[kattracks]

JENIN, West Bank, April 10 (AFP) - The Israeli army killed two Islamic militant leaders in its battle to conquer Jenin refugee camp, and captured another two militant chiefs, Palestinian security officials said Wednesday.

The week-long fighting which ended Wednesday claimed the lives of local Islamic Jihad leader Mahmud Tawalbeh and the local head of Hamas's armed wing, Ibrahim Jaber, the officials said.

They also captured Atta Abu Rumeila, the leader of Yasser Arafat's Fatah movement in the camp, and Abdelhalim Ezzedine, another Jihad leader.

The battle for the camp, a bastion of hardline militant grousp, cost the lives of 23 Israeli soldiers and, according to Israeli estiamtes, at least 100 Palestinians.

[Mixer]

The Israeli army killed two Islamic militant leaders in its battle to conquer Jenin refugee camp, and captured another two militant chiefs,

This was indeed a worthwhile battle. Powell and President Bush have to admit that Israel did the right thing by staying in to fight terrorism.

[Ruth A.]

A hard fought and worthwhile battle.

[samson1]

Isn't this the same thing GW is doing in looking for OBL? Shoot first and ask questions later. Go IDF! Save America even if GW is wavering.

[PsyOp]

Lets hope they keep it up until Palestinian resistance is completely ended. I hate to say it, but I almost hope the Isrealis tell Powell to shove off, and if he wants to talk to Arafat, be sure to duck going in the door.

[ohioman]

Always great to hear news like this.

[kidd]

These reports are from Palestinian sources. I would guess that the IDF accomplished more than what is reported here.

[onedoug]

But weren't they, as Powell has said, "All we've got," to negotiate with?

[Bobby777]

indeed a productive day for the IDF ... I hope they also get the Hamas chief who is taking responsibility for the Haifa attack ... give him all the responsibility he can take ... and then some ... here's to the IDF for taking the battle the PLO so loves, directly to them ...

[elfman2]

" and captured another two militant chiefs, Palestinian security officials said Wednesday. They also captured Atta Abu Rumeila, the leader of Yasser Arafat's Fatah movement in the camp, and Abdelhalim Ezzedine, another Jihad leader. "

But how can they be captured? They send women and childern out to fight to the death but then allow themselves to be captured?

I'm shocked! Shocked I say!…

[Inkie]

I am wondering where Powell is going to have this tete-a-tete with Yasser? In the bunker? What is to stop those thugs from taking him hostage?

[Inkie]

I am wondering where Powell is going to have this tete-a-tete with Yasser? In the bunker? What is to stop those thugs from taking him hostage?

[hoosierham]

Well. I think that would be a bad move on Arafat's part; then the U.S. would have clear moral and diplomatic cause to WIPE 'EM OUT !

[The Great Satan]

Two more terrorists Powell can cross off his dance card.

[PianoMan]

Good work. Next stop, Gaza. That's where the big money is.

[PianoMan]

Good work. Next stop, Gaza. That's where the big money is.

[kinghorse]

Gee, the Israelis are showing the Palis. Of course the enemy rads are increasing their share of support to pop off the nuke in NYC or Washington DC.

It all fun and games until someone gets hurt. The US should have in place pre-positioned nukes pointing at every target of value in the Axis of Evil states and the Axis of somewhat nasty and disagreeable states and be intent on Strangeloving any and all should that fateful day arrive.

[PsyOp]

We can only hope they take him hostage. At least then Bush might get his act together and send in some Marines to assist Sharon in the War on Terrorism.

[Salvation]

BTTT!

[CROSSHIGHWAYMAN]

But how can they be captured? They send women and childern out to fight to the death but then allow themselves to be captured?

These dog-humping cowards are in for some............ "quiet time".