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November 11, 2004
Israel plans posthumous anti-Arafat campaign

HAARETZ: Israel plans posthumous anti-Arafat campaign

Prime Minister Ariel Sharon said yesterday that after the funeral of Palestinian Authority Chairman Yasser Arafat, Israel will launch a propaganda campaign against him. The political-security cabinet yesterday approved the proposed plans to bury Arafat in Ramallah. "It is feared that after his funeral Arafat will become a national hero and freedom-fighter," Sharon said. "We will launch a tough struggle to portray his murderous character and the fact that he is a strategist of world terror who hurt innocent people, both Israelis and American diplomats," he said.

Posted by Laurence Simon at November 11, 2004 03:58 PM | TrackBack
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I don't see much profit in speaking ill of the dead, even a terrorist. Arafat's coming martyrdom in the Arab world will only be aided by Israeli claims that he was a terrorist and may make an even stronger argument for continued terrorism as Arafat's legacy.

I am not saying the Israelis have to honor the man, but a little judicious silence goes a long way I think. At least they are mostly being solemn about the death until he is buried (unlike some around here).

Posted by: rdelephant [TypeKey Profile Page] at November 11, 2004 07:33 PM

Dang, I find myself agreeing with rdelephant. I either need more alcohol or less. ;)

Posted by: Achillea [TypeKey Profile Page] at November 12, 2004 12:49 AM

Yep, me too. Correct me if i am wrong, but doesn't it take someone being killed to make them a martyr? If so, then the only way to make him a martyr is for Israel to do what they are planning. Yep, better to keep silent on this one.

Posted by: BH57 [TypeKey Profile Page] at November 12, 2004 03:26 PM

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