April 21, 2004

New Hamas leader 10... 9... 8... 7...

From dgci comes the news that Hamas has announced a new leader. From the World Tribune: bq. Hamas has quietly appointed Mahmoud A-Zahar to head the movement in the Gaza Strip. bq. Hamas sources said Mahmoud A-Zahar, 53, was selected as the organization's new head in the Gaza Strip. A-Zahar succeeds Abdul Aziz Rantisi, who was assassinated in an Israeli missile strike on Saturday. That sound you hear is the sound of some helicopters winding up. UPDATE: In the comments section, Bill from INDC Journal reminds me that: bq. No, they are black stealth helicopters, hence they make no sound before the missle impacts ... DOH - sorry! Should have fact-checked... Posted by DaveH at April 21, 2004 11:08 AM