A Dubious Retirement
I read reports recently of a former Al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigade militant opening a theatre in the West Bank, but until I saw who it was, didn't think much of it. Now that I've seen the pictures, I definitely think there's more to the story:

How long ago did he carry an assault rifle and plan attacks on Israel? As a hint, he refused to sign a pledge renouncing attacks against Israel when offered the chance—That should give you some idea of how committed to peace he really is. That pledge was repudiated a whopping 6 months ago.
Has he really renounced [Ed.:—Redundancy mode off. Coffee mode on.] all of his terror-supporting ways in a mere 6 months?
I'm skeptical, to say the least. Continue reading »

Palestinian former militant Zakariya Zubeidi, 31, is seen during a presentation of a 300-seat hall 'Freedom Theater' in the West Bank refugee camp of Jenin, Wednesday Jan 16, 2008. He once carried an assault rifle and planned attacks on Israelis. Now, the retired Palestinian militant breaks up fights between children in a theater that he helped establish in the West Bank town of Jenin. (AP Photo/Mohammed Ballas)
How long ago did he carry an assault rifle and plan attacks on Israel? As a hint, he refused to sign a pledge renouncing attacks against Israel when offered the chance—That should give you some idea of how committed to peace he really is. That pledge was repudiated a whopping 6 months ago.
Has he really renounced [Ed.:—Redundancy mode off. Coffee mode on.] all of his terror-supporting ways in a mere 6 months?
I'm skeptical, to say the least. Continue reading »







