Every Friday, “peace activists” demonstrate against the separation fence in Bi”lin. And every Friday, soldiers or police officers are hurt by “peace activists” throwing stones at them. This Friday, right on schedule:
Earlier Friday, three Border Guard officers and another policeman were wounded after being stoned in Bil’in, West of Ramallah. The army said about 150 Palestinian and left-wing activists violated a military order and demonstrated against the construction of the West Bank security fence. The protesters began stoning the troops when asked to leave the site, the army said.
Forces at the scene responded with crowd dispersal means in order to push the rioters away. The army said several masked youths continued hurling stones at troops. The protesters said seven of them were wounded by rubber-coated bullets and blows delivered by policemen.
Friday, I would point out, is the beginning of the Jewish Sabbath, a day on which Jews the world over pray for peace.
Is throwing stones considered work on shabbas?
Friday is the Muslim Sabbath. Men (and sometimes women) assemble in mosques for prayer and to hear sermons by the local mullahs. Almost every Friday in the Middle East, the mullahs inveigh against Israel and urge violence against Israel, Israelis, and Jews around the world. Hence, Friday is rock throwing day by the anti-terror barrier.
I would urge the Israeli police to grant the protesters wish to meet 72 virgins, all of whom should look like Yasser Arafat.
chsw
Are the demonstrating against the barrier or demonstrating why it’s needed?
Robert