2004/03/23
HAARETZ
1. Assassination of Hamas leader.
ISRAEL ASSASSINATES SHEIKH YASSIN; ALERT DUE TO FEAR OF REVENGE ATTACKS.
STORMY DEMONSTRATIONS IN TERRITORIES, GLOBAL CONDEMNATIONS; HEZBOLLAH SHELLS NORTHERN OUTPOSTS, STABBING ATTACKS IN RAMAT GAN AND JAFFA.
Sheikh Yassin hit by missiles after dawn prayers at mosque. Seven Hamas members killed in assassination; Yassins sons wounded. Hamas threatening to kill Zionists in every street and city.
150,000 attend funeral procession in Gaza and call for revenge.
Sharon: Yassin arch-murderer, among Israels greatest enemies.
Closure on territories, increased security in cities & on roads. Public transportation security guards ordered to be alert.
US doesnt condemn assassination; Rice: Hamas is a terrorist organization.
Left wing MKs criticize action; Right: Move on to Arafat.
Assassination condemned in Europe, UN and throughout Arab world.
Six persons wounded in Jaffa stabbing attack and Ramat Gan axe attack.
Hezbollah shells IDF positions on Mt. Dov & Mt. Hermon in response.
Security sources: Additional assassinations of other senior [terrorists] expected.
TA Stock Exchange declines by 2.5%; declines on world stock markets as well.
2. THUS DECISION WAS MADE: SHARON PRODDED, SHINUI OPPOSED AND [ISA DIRECTOR AVI] DICHTER HAD RESERVATIONS.
HATZOFEH
1. End of one of the worlds greatest terrorists: Three missiles fired at Ahmed Yassins car ended career of death of man responsible for murders of hundreds of Israelis.
PEAK READINESS.
The decision: On Tuesday, after harsh terrorist attack in Ashdod, security cabinet decided to re-approve attack on Sheikh Yassin.
The ambush: IDF monitored Sheikh Yassins actions last week. The information:
At 04:30 yesterday, was reported that Yassin was due to leave mosque.
At 05:20, Apache helicopter fired three missiles precisely at car in which Yassin was traveling and eliminated him.
The approval: At 07:00, IDF announced: We assassinated Yassin, who was responsible for dozens of serious terrorist attacks.
2. SERIOUS DISTURBANCES THROUGHOUT JUDEA, SAMARIA AND GAZA.
3. VICTORY FOR SHARON: FOUR NO-CONFIDENCE MOTIONS DEFEATED.
4. MOFAZ: YASSIN – BIN LADEN.
5. HEZBOLLAH SHELLS NORTHERN BORDER.
Hezbollah terrorists open fire at Mt. Dov and Mt. Hermon.
6. WAVE OF VIOLENT INCIDENTS FOLLOWING ELIMINATION.
Axe-wielding terrorist attacks civilians in Ramat Gan, terrorist with knife stabs bus passengers in Jaffa.
7. ARABS AND EUROPE CONDEMN – US ACCEPTS.
Egypt announces cancellation of its participation in ceremony marking peace treaty.
8. POLICE INCREASE ALERT.
MAARIV
1. End of king of terror: IDF helicopters ambush Sheikh Yassin over Gaza mosque. 61% support elimination – Maariv-Gal Hahadash poll.
ALERT.
The reservations: ISA Director warned Cabinet: Damage will be greater than benefit.
Hamas: Threatening harsh revenge: Fate of hundreds of Israelis already decided.
The readiness: Police on highest alert – until after Passover.
Escalation: 10 Israelis wounded in terrorist attacks, Hezbollah shells northern border.
The solidarity: Israeli Arabs declare day of mourning in memory of Sheikh Yassin.
2. PILOTS DID NOT KNOW TARGET OF ELIMINATION.
Yassin was in sights on Saturday – but approval was rescinded.
YEDIOT AHRONOT
1. Yediot Ahronot survey, carried out by Dr. Mina Tzemah/Dahaf: 60% support elimination; 81%: Terrorism will increase.
THE ELIMINATION AND THE ALERT.
Three precise missiles turned man with blood of hundreds of Israelis on his hands, into corpse. Palestinian shock over elimination of Sheikh Yassin quickly turned into one clear voice: Revenge. Hezbollah attacks in north, Palestinian man stabs Jaffa [bus] passengers with knife, three Israelis attacked with axe in Ramat Gan. Clear to all: This isnt even the beginning.
Concern: Mega-attack.
Around world: Europe condemns, US understands. Israeli Arabs hold day of mourning.
HAARETZ
1. Assassination of Hamas leader.
ISRAEL ASSASSINATES SHEIKH YASSIN; ALERT DUE TO FEAR OF REVENGE ATTACKS.
STORMY DEMONSTRATIONS IN TERRITORIES, GLOBAL CONDEMNATIONS; HEZBOLLAH SHELLS NORTHERN OUTPOSTS, STABBING ATTACKS IN RAMAT GAN AND JAFFA.
Sheikh Yassin hit by missiles after dawn prayers at mosque. Seven Hamas members killed in assassination; Yassins sons wounded. Hamas threatening to kill Zionists in every street and city.
150,000 attend funeral procession in Gaza and call for revenge.
Sharon: Yassin arch-murderer, among Israels greatest enemies.
Closure on territories, increased security in cities & on roads. Public transportation security guards ordered to be alert.
US doesnt condemn assassination; Rice: Hamas is a terrorist organization.
Left wing MKs criticize action; Right: Move on to Arafat.
Assassination condemned in Europe, UN and throughout Arab world.
Six persons wounded in Jaffa stabbing attack and Ramat Gan axe attack.
Hezbollah shells IDF positions on Mt. Dov & Mt. Hermon in response.
Security sources: Additional assassinations of other senior [terrorists] expected.
TA Stock Exchange declines by 2.5%; declines on world stock markets as well.
2. THUS DECISION WAS MADE: SHARON PRODDED, SHINUI OPPOSED AND [ISA DIRECTOR AVI] DICHTER HAD RESERVATIONS.
HATZOFEH
1. End of one of the worlds greatest terrorists: Three missiles fired at Ahmed Yassins car ended career of death of man responsible for murders of hundreds of Israelis.
PEAK READINESS.
The decision: On Tuesday, after harsh terrorist attack in Ashdod, security cabinet decided to re-approve attack on Sheikh Yassin.
The ambush: IDF monitored Sheikh Yassins actions last week. The information:
At 04:30 yesterday, was reported that Yassin was due to leave mosque.
At 05:20, Apache helicopter fired three missiles precisely at car in which Yassin was traveling and eliminated him.
The approval: At 07:00, IDF announced: We assassinated Yassin, who was responsible for dozens of serious terrorist attacks.
2. SERIOUS DISTURBANCES THROUGHOUT JUDEA, SAMARIA AND GAZA.
3. VICTORY FOR SHARON: FOUR NO-CONFIDENCE MOTIONS DEFEATED.
4. MOFAZ: YASSIN – BIN LADEN.
5. HEZBOLLAH SHELLS NORTHERN BORDER.
Hezbollah terrorists open fire at Mt. Dov and Mt. Hermon.
6. WAVE OF VIOLENT INCIDENTS FOLLOWING ELIMINATION.
Axe-wielding terrorist attacks civilians in Ramat Gan, terrorist with knife stabs bus passengers in Jaffa.
7. ARABS AND EUROPE CONDEMN – US ACCEPTS.
Egypt announces cancellation of its participation in ceremony marking peace treaty.
8. POLICE INCREASE ALERT.
MAARIV
1. End of king of terror: IDF helicopters ambush Sheikh Yassin over Gaza mosque. 61% support elimination – Maariv-Gal Hahadash poll.
ALERT.
The reservations: ISA Director warned Cabinet: Damage will be greater than benefit.
Hamas: Threatening harsh revenge: Fate of hundreds of Israelis already decided.
The readiness: Police on highest alert – until after Passover.
Escalation: 10 Israelis wounded in terrorist attacks, Hezbollah shells northern border.
The solidarity: Israeli Arabs declare day of mourning in memory of Sheikh Yassin.
2. PILOTS DID NOT KNOW TARGET OF ELIMINATION.
Yassin was in sights on Saturday – but approval was rescinded.
YEDIOT AHRONOT
1. Yediot Ahronot survey, carried out by Dr. Mina Tzemah/Dahaf: 60% support elimination; 81%: Terrorism will increase.
THE ELIMINATION AND THE ALERT.
Three precise missiles turned man with blood of hundreds of Israelis on his hands, into corpse. Palestinian shock over elimination of Sheikh Yassin quickly turned into one clear voice: Revenge. Hezbollah attacks in north, Palestinian man stabs Jaffa [bus] passengers with knife, three Israelis attacked with axe in Ramat Gan. Clear to all: This isnt even the beginning.
Concern: Mega-attack.
Around world: Europe condemns, US understands. Israeli Arabs hold day of mourning.
SUMMARY OF EDITORIALS FROM THE HEBREW PRESS
Papers discuss the elimination of Sheikh Ahmed Yassin yesterday:
Yediot Ahronot says that No one is talking about justice. The argument is over the wisdom of the act, and notes that, We will wait and see if, after the forty days of mourning, Hamas does weaken or, if after Sheik Yassins funeral, as was promised last night in Gaza, the gates of hell will be opened. The paper argues that while Hamas perpetrates terror attacks regardless of Israeli actions, the elimination is nevertheless, likely to awaken all those terrorist bodies that are inspired by Al Qaeda, and to increase the dangers to Israelis.
Hatzofeh rejoices and says, We must thank God that we are rid of Sheikh Yassin He encouraged the terrorist organizations in their destructive and murderous activities. The paper describes him as, One of the main and most well known enemies in the international arena, on a par with Bin Laden and others. The editors urge the security forces to be prepared to defend Israeli citizens from any possible response. The paper congratulates the security services, who fulfilled their mission as is demanded in service to the people and the state, and concludes, All those who hate Israel should meet the same fate.
Yediot Ahronot, in its second editorial, comments that Israelis woke up to a new reality yesterday morning following the elimination of Sheik Yassin and adds that, When we go out in the morning, we are scared to death.
Papers discuss the elimination of Sheikh Ahmed Yassin yesterday:
Yediot Ahronot says that No one is talking about justice. The argument is over the wisdom of the act, and notes that, We will wait and see if, after the forty days of mourning, Hamas does weaken or, if after Sheik Yassins funeral, as was promised last night in Gaza, the gates of hell will be opened. The paper argues that while Hamas perpetrates terror attacks regardless of Israeli actions, the elimination is nevertheless, likely to awaken all those terrorist bodies that are inspired by Al Qaeda, and to increase the dangers to Israelis.
Hatzofeh rejoices and says, We must thank God that we are rid of Sheikh Yassin He encouraged the terrorist organizations in their destructive and murderous activities. The paper describes him as, One of the main and most well known enemies in the international arena, on a par with Bin Laden and others. The editors urge the security forces to be prepared to defend Israeli citizens from any possible response. The paper congratulates the security services, who fulfilled their mission as is demanded in service to the people and the state, and concludes, All those who hate Israel should meet the same fate.
Yediot Ahronot, in its second editorial, comments that Israelis woke up to a new reality yesterday morning following the elimination of Sheik Yassin and adds that, When we go out in the morning, we are scared to death.
