Israel Matzav

'Palestinian Authority' arrests dozens after shots fired at Jenin governor's home

Dozens of 'Palestinians' have been arrested after shots were fired at the home of the governor of Jenin. Kadoura Musa survived the shooting unharmed, but died of a heart attack later.

Radi Asideh, commander of the PA security forces in the Jenin area, said that his men were conducting a "huge manhunt after outlaws and thuds."

He said that scores of suspects have been arrested since the start of the security operation over the weekend.

"The criminals will be brought to justice," Asideh said without revealing the number of people who had been arrested.

The Palestinian security forces were searching for the men who opened fire at the governor's house and other outlaws and criminals involved in various crimes, including extortion and murder, he added.

Eyewitnesses said at least 2,000 PA policemen and officers were taking part in the operation.

They said that the forces were conducting house-to-house searches and combing fields and mountains.

"They are even searching in the caves for wanted men," said Ahmed Abu al-Rub, a merchant from Jenin. "This is the biggest operation ever."

Among those arrested are Zakariya Zubeidi, the commander of Fatah's armed militia, Aqsa Martyrs Brigades, in the Jenin refugee camp.

Zubeidi, who was once wanted by Israel for his role in terror attacks, was pardoned a few years ago and later became a member of the PA security forces.

I wonder whether any of those arrested will be going on hunger strikes.

Labels: freedom of speech, Jenin, Palestinian Authority, Palestinian democracy

posted by Carl in Jerusalem @ 2:33 AM