Israelis to Barbeque Outside Hunger Stikers Cells

[elehhhhna]

Aug. 16, 2004, 9:54AM Reuters News Service

JERUSALEM -- Israel declared psychological war on hunger-striking Palestinian prisoners today, saying it would barbecue meat outside their cells to try to break their spirit.

The 1,700 inmates, seen by Palestinians as symbols of resistance to Israeli occupation, want wardens to stop strip searches, allow more frequent family visits, improve sanitary conditions and install public telephones, supporters said.

But Israeli officials call the protest launched Sunday a ploy by the prisoners to secure easier communication with militant groups waging an almost 4-year-old uprising, and have vowed to fight their liquids-only fast.

The Prisons Service said it would draw on tactics used in hunger strikes by jailed Northern Irish militants in the 1970s and 1980s, such as withholding basic amenities.

"Among the various methods we plan to employ is holding barbecues outside the walls of the affected prisons," a Prisons Service spokesman said.

Israeli human rights group B'Tselem says about 7,000 Palestinians, excluding common criminals, are being held in Israeli civilian prisons or military jails.

[tom_paine]

1. I need to see the link before I'll buy this

Got a link?

[Junkdrawer]

4. Link

http://www.reuters.com/newsArticle.jhtml?type=topNews&storyID=5987416

[tom_paine]

11. Is it just me or is barbarism making a comeback in the West?

Just another Imperial Moment brought to you by the same types who brought you Hitler and Mussolini

[ClassWarrior]

2. If you can't win the battle of ideas...

...cheat.

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[DrWeird]

5. Well, sure

to assholes.

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[DrWeird]

10. My sensibilities aren't that fragile.

I just don't care for assholes.

[SoDesuKa]

9. Enjoy Your Visit

You won't be here long.

[PurityOfEssence]

6. Pork?

If you're going to be mean, why not be blasphemous?

[ShaneGR]

8. Gees, these people are acting like 10 year olds

Both sides.