[kcvl]

JENIN, West Bank - Abu Mohammed, the military head of Islamic Jihad in this bombed-out Palestinian town, looks as if he's just rushed in from battle. His freshly bandaged hand is oozing blood and he can barely contain his hulking frame and nervous energy in the cheap plastic chair perched near the doorway of a house.

He will not say where he has been or explain how he was wounded. The Israelis would like to capture or kill Abu Mohammed, who commands one of the most dangerous Palestinian groups in one of the most dangerous Palestinian cities.

Right now, he is surrounded by a small squadron of teenage boys -- his acolytes. They are fresh-faced but intense, wearing faded jeans and Adidas sneakers.

Abu Mohammed, a man in his mid- to late 40s, will teach the boys to fire an M-16 rifle. A select few will learn how to strap grenades to their bodies and summon the will to walk into a place crowded with Israelis and blow themselves up in the quest to become martyrs.

[Coop]

More good news from the front. Not only do I like to hear this news for the obvious reason of there are fewer terrorists threatening us, but also it puts the war back on people's minds - helps them remember that this holiday season we've got folks deployed, putting their lives on the line for our freedom.

[js1138]

. A select few will learn how to strap grenades to their bodies and summon the will to walk into a place crowded with Israelis and blow themselves up

No doubt very "special" kids.

[Southack]

Post #8 is yet another reminder that the 9/11 hijackers are tightly wired into the Palestinian terror structure (ala "Black September").