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September 12, 2006       Share:    

Source: http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/L06686306.htm

West Bank Militants Face Heat

[Reuters] Luke Baker - As the stolen car driven by members of the al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigades pushes through a crowded alley in Balata near Nablus in the West Bank, some of the pedestrians seem reluctant to get out of the way, while others shoot looks of disdain at the muscle-bound young men in black T-shirts inside. These days there is less awe for the actions of groups like al-Aqsa, and a growing sense of scorn. "They've been corrupted. Instead of just fighting Israel, they are involved in disputes and crime, or they just like to show off their weapons," says local resident Ismail Hashash. Palestinian analysts say the number of those who use the term "militant" as a cover for a gang-like lifestyle of theft and non-political violence now exceeds those who might truly be regarded as fighters - a clear sign of decline. Israel's recent war against Hizballah in Lebanon has thrown the shortcomings into starker relief.

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