Summary and Analysis

VOP continued to focus on the heavy death toll and casualty rate from the first “day of rage” declared by national and Islamic forces. Particular attention was paid to the “wicked massacre” carried out by occupation forces against Palestinian security forces in Jenin.

PA officials again painted a picture of a clumsy Israeli army using excessive force to no avail against a brave and resourceful people resisting aggression. Indeed, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Nabil ‘Amr, in a bitingly sarcastic interview, made fun of Israel, the United States and the West when he noted that “what was supposed to be the outpost of Western civilization” in the region (i.e. Israel) was “the only country now being branded for mass murder”.

Quote of the Day
from Nabil ‘Amr, Parliamentary Affairs Minister

“This army (the Israeli army), which was one of the world’s best armies, has become the laughingstock of world opinion. It has used all the means of destruction provided by the United States of America to kill Palestinian children.”

Morning Headlines

  • Thirteen years to the Intifada;
  • Eight martyrs, five of them in a massacre in Jenin;
  • Occupation forces strengthen their siege on the cities and arteries of the homeland;
  • The leadership after a meeting last night declares the need for international protection for our people;
  • Ministerial meeting tomorrow in Damascus to discuss implementation of Arab summit decisions;

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