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Ahmed Yassin

Yassin, left, is greeted by Yasser Arafat after being released from Israeli prison
Born 1937[1]
Al-Jura
Died March 22, 2004
Gaza City

Sheikh Ahmed Ismail Yassin (1937–2004 (aged 66–67))[1] (Arabic: الشيخ أحمد ياسين) was the co-founder, with Abdel Aziz al-Rantissi, of Hamas, a militant Palestinian political organization. Mohammed Abdel Rahman Abdel Raouf Arafat al-Qudwa al-Husseini ( Arabic: محمد عبد الرؤوف عرفات القدوة الحسيني (August 24 1929 – November 11 Al-Jura (الجورة was a Palestinian village that was depopulated during the 1948 Arab-Israeli war, located approximately two kilometers west of Majdal Events 238 - Gordian I and his son Gordian II are proclaimed Roman emperor. "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Gaza (غزة, עַזָּה ʕazzā is the largest city in the Gaza Strip and the Palestinian territories. "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Arabic (ar الْعَرَبيّة (informally ar عَرَبيْ) in terms of the number of speakers is the largest living member of the Semitic language Dr Abdel Aziz al-Rantissi (عبدالعزيز الرنتيسي ( October 23, 1947 – was the co-founder of the militant Palestinian Islamist organization Ḥamas (ar حركة حماس acronym ar حركة المقاومة Palestinian people or Palestinians ( الشعب الفلسطيني, ash-sha`b al-filasTīni; الفلسطينيون, al-filasTīnīyyūn [2] Yassin served as the spiritual leader of Hamas, an Islamist Palestinian group that has often been characterized by western states as a terrorist organization. Spiritual leader is a form of Title that is used to refer to religious leaders. Islamism ( Islam + ism; Arabic: al-'islāmiyya) a set of ideologies holding that Islam is not only [3]

Yassin, a paraplegic who was nearly blind, had been confined to a wheelchair since a sporting accident at the age of 12. Paraplegia is an impairment in motor and/or sensory function of the lower extremities Blindness is the condition of lacking Visual perception due to Physiological or Neurological factors A wheelchair is a wheeled Mobility device in which the user sits [4] He was assassinated by an Israeli helicopter gunship in 2004. An attack helicopter, also known as a Helicopter Gunship, is a Military helicopter armed for attacking targets on the ground [5] His killing, in an attack that claimed the lives of as many as nine bystanders, precipitated much criticism of Israel, as many observers abroad suggested that the act would negatively impact the peace process. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Israel topics. [5] 200,000 Palestinians attended his funeral procession. [6]

Contents

Early life

Ahmed Yassin was born in al-Jura, a small village near the town of Majdal (today Ashkelon City) in then British Mandate of Palestine. Al-Jura (الجورة was a Palestinian village that was depopulated during the 1948 Arab-Israeli war, located approximately two kilometers west of Majdal Ashkelon (אַשְׁקְלוֹן ٲشكلون also عسقلان; Latin: Ascalon; Akkadian: Isqalluna is a coastal city in southern Ashkelon (אַשְׁקְלוֹן ٲشكلون also عسقلان; Latin: Ascalon; Akkadian: Isqalluna is a coastal city in southern The Palestine Mandate, was a set of protocols or articles that formed a multilateral legal and administrative agreement His date of birth is not known for certain: according to his Palestinian passport, he was born on 1 January 1929, but he claimed to have actually been born in 1938. A passport is a document issued by a national government which certifies for the purpose of international travel the identity and nationality of its holder New Year See also New Year The Ancient Romans began their consular year on January 1st since 153 BC Year 1929 ( MCMXXIX) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Year 1938 ( MCMXXXVIII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. He and his family moved to Gaza after his village was destroyed in 1948 during the 1948 Arab-Israeli War. Gaza (غزة, עַזָּה ʕazzā is the largest city in the Gaza Strip and the Palestinian territories. [5]

Yassin came to Gaza as a refugee. When he was 12, a sports related injury left him quadriplegic and forced him to use a wheelchair for the rest of his life. [5]

Yassin studied at Al-Azhar University in Cairo, Egypt, following secondary school. Al-Azhar University (pronounced "az-HAR" الأزهر الشريف, "the Noble Azhar" in Egypt, founded in 975 is the chief centre of Cairo () which means "the Vanquisher" or "the Triumphant" is the capital and largest city of Egypt. This article is about the country of Egypt For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Egypt topics. Islamist and Pan-Arab movements were strong influences at the University. Islamism ( Islam + ism; Arabic: al-'islāmiyya) a set of ideologies holding that Islam is not only Pan-Arabism is a movement for Unification among the peoples and countries of the Arab World, from the Atlantic Ocean to the Yassin joined the Muslim Brotherhood during his studies at Al-Azhar. The Muslim Brothers ( Arabic: الإخوان المسلمون al-ikhwān al-muslimūn, full title The Society of the Muslim Brothers, often simply الإخوان [7]

Involvement in the Israel-Palestinian conflict

Yassin subsequently became involved with a Palestinian branch of the Muslim Brotherhood. In 1987, during the First Intifada, Yassin co-founded Hamas with Abdel Aziz al-Rantissi, originally calling it the Palestinian Wing of the Muslim Brotherhood, and becoming its spiritual leader. The First Intifada (1987–1993 (also " Intifada " and "war of the stones" was a mass Palestinian uprising against Israeli Ḥamas (ar حركة حماس acronym ar حركة المقاومة Dr Abdel Aziz al-Rantissi (عبدالعزيز الرنتيسي ( October 23, 1947 – was the co-founder of the militant Palestinian Islamist organization The Muslim Brothers ( Arabic: الإخوان المسلمون al-ikhwān al-muslimūn, full title The Society of the Muslim Brothers, often simply الإخوان

Yassin became disillusioned with the peace process with the Israelis and was skeptical that it would ever actually lead to peace. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Israel topics. He instead supported resistance against Israel, and was very outspoken in his views. He asserted that Palestine is an Islamic land "consecrated for future Muslim generations until Judgment Day" and that no Arab leader had the right to give up any part of this territory. Palestine is a name which has been widely used since Roman times to refer to the region between the Mediterranean Sea and the Jordan River. In Islam, Yawm al-Qiyāmah "the Day of Resurrection" (يوم القيامة or Yawm ad-Din "the Day of Faith" (يوم الدين is God's final [2] Yassin's rhetoric did not distinguish between Israelis and Jews, at one point stating that "Reconciliation with the Jews is a crime. "[8] Yassin's inflammatory rhetoric was often scrutinized in the news media. [9] On one occasion, he opined that Israel "must disappear from the map". [9] Yassin's declaration that "We chose this road, and will end with martyrdom or victory" later became an oft repeated mantra among Palestinians. [10]

In 1997 Yassin was released from Israeli prison as part of an arrangement with Jordan following the failed assassination attempt of Khaled Mashal, which had been conducted by the Israeli Mossad in Jordan. Jordan, officially the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan (الأردنّ al-Urdunn) is an Arab country in Southwest Asia spanning the southern Khaled Mashal, also known as Khaled Mashaal or Khalid Mish'al (خالد مشعل (b The Mossad ( HaMossad leModi'in v'leTafkidim Meyuhadim) (המוסד למודיעין ולתפקידים מיוחדים - Institute for Intelligence and Special Operations Yassin was released by Israel in exchange for two Mossad agents who had been arrested by Jordanian authorities, on the condition that he refrain from continuing to call for suicide bombings against Israel.

Following his release, Yassin resumed his leadership of Hamas. He immediately resumed his calls for attacks on Israel, using tactics including suicide bombings, thus violating the condition of his release. This article is about suicide attacks for political and/or military reasons He also sought to maintain relations with the Palestinian authority, believing that a clash between the two groups would be harmful to the interests of the Palestinian people. Palestinian people or Palestinians ( الشعب الفلسطيني, ash-sha`b al-filasTīni; الفلسطينيون, al-filasTīnīyyūn [2] Yassin, however, was repeatedly placed under house arrest by the Palestinain authority. Each time he was eventually released, often after extended demonstrations by his supporters. A demonstration is an historically and geographically common form of Nonviolent action by groups of people

Yassin criticized the outcome of the 2003 Aqaba summit. His group initially declared a temporary truce with Israel. However, in July 2003, the truce unravelled after Israeli forces killed two Hamas members in retaliation for the suicide bombing of a Jerusalem bus that left 21 people dead. [2]

On September 6, 2003, an Israeli Air Force (IAF) F-16 fired several missiles on a building in Gaza City, the Gaza Strip. Events 3114 BC - According to the Proleptic Julian calendar the current era in the Maya Long Count Calendar started The Israeli Air Force ( IAF; Hebrew: זרוע האויר והחלל Zroa HaAvir VeHahalal, "Air and Space Arm" commonly known as חיל Gaza (غزة, עַזָּה ʕazzā is the largest city in the Gaza Strip and the Palestinian territories. The Gaza Strip (قطاع غزة, רצועת עזה Retzu'at 'Azza) is a coastal strip of land along the Mediterranean Sea, bordering Egypt on the south-west Yassin was in the building at the time but survived. [5] Israeli officials later confirmed that Yassin was the target of the attack. His injuries were treated at Shifa Hospital in Gaza City. Yassin responded to the media that "Days will prove that the assassination policy will not finish the Hamas. Hamas leaders wish to be martyrs and are not scared of death. Jihad will continue and the resistance will continue until we have victory, or we will be martyrs. "[11]

Yassin further promised that Hamas would teach Israel an "unforgettable lesson" as a result of the assassination attempt. [12] Yassin made no attempt to guard himself from further attempts on his life or hide his location. Journalists sometimes visited his Gaza address and Yassin maintained a routine daily pattern of activity, including being wheeled every morning to a nearby mosque.

Reem Raiyshi's suicide bombing at the Erez crossing on January 14, 2004, which killed four civilians, was believed by the Israeli military to have been directly ordered by Yassin. The Erez Crossing (מעבר ארז is a pedestrian/ Cargo terminal on the Israeli Gaza Strip barrier. Events 1129 - Formal approval of the Order of the Templar at the Council of Troyes. "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Yassin suggested that the suicide bomber was fulfilling her "obligation" to make jihad,[13] and Israel's Deputy Defence Minister responded by publicly declaring that Yassin was "marked for death". Jihad (جهاد ʤɪhæːd an Islamic term, is a religious duty of Muslims. [14] Yassin denied having any involvement in the attack's planning. [14]

Alleged involvement in terrorist attacks

See also: List of Hamas suicide attacks

Yassin was a founder and prominent leader of Hamas, which is regarded as a terrorist organization by many national governments. List of Suicide attacks carried out by Hamas The criteria used for this list deliberate attacks committed by Hamas against civilians using suicide bombers Terrorism is the systematic use of terror especially as a means of coercion [3] Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon characterized Yassin as "the "mastermind of Palestinian terror" and a "mass murderer". (אריאל [6] The Israeli government repeatedly asserted that Yassin was responsible for a number of terrorist attacks, which targeted and killed a number of civilians. Politics of Israel takes place in a framework of a parliamentary representative democratic Republic, whereby the Prime Minister of Israel is [15] They accused him of being behind all the attacks perpetrated by Hamas against Israel. Ḥamas (ar حركة حماس acronym ar حركة المقاومة According to an Israeli government website:

Yassin was the dominant authority of the Hamas leadership, which was directly involved in planning, orchestrating and launching terror attacks carried out by the organization. Ḥamas (ar حركة حماس acronym ar حركة المقاومة In this capacity, Yassin personally gave his approval for the launching of Qassam rockets against Israeli cities, as well as for the numerous Hamas terrorist bombings and suicide operations. The Qassam rocket ( صاروخ القسام; also Kassam) is a simple steel Rocket filled with explosives produced by Hamas. In his public appearances and interviews, Yassin called repeatedly for a continuation of the 'armed struggle' against Israel, and for an intensification of the terrorist campaign against its citizens. The successful operation against Yassin constitutes a significant blow to a central pillar of the Hamas terrorist organization, and a major setback to its terrorist infrastructure. [16]

Assassination

Photograph of Ahmed Yassin taken on March 19, 2004.
Photograph of Ahmed Yassin taken on March 19, 2004. Events 1279 - A Mongolian victory in the Battle of Yamen ends the Song Dynasty in China. "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again "

Ahmed Yassin was killed in an Israeli attack on March 22, 2004. Events 238 - Gordian I and his son Gordian II are proclaimed Roman emperor. "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " While he was being wheeled out of an early morning prayer session, an Israeli helicopter gunship fired Hellfire missiles at Yassin and both of his bodyguards. The AGM-114 Hellfire is a multi-platform multi-target United States modular Missile system They were killed instantly, along with nine[5] other bystanders. [17] The reports also indicate that more than a dozen people were injured in the operation, including two of Yassin's sons. The operation was a part of an ongoing Israeli action against Hamas-sponsored operations.

Israel said the targeted killing was in response to dozens of suicide attacks by Hamas against Israeli civilians, and meant to thwart further attacks on Yassin's orders. This article is about suicide attacks for political and/or military reasons For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Israel topics. Yassin's supporters, as well as various heads of state, condemned the assassination.

The Israel Defense Forces issued the following statement regarding the operation:

This morning, in a security forces operation in the northern Gaza Strip, the IDF targeted a car carrying the head of the Hamas terror organization, Sheikh Ahmed Yassin, and his aides. Yassin, responsible for numerous murderous terror attacks, resulting in the deaths of many civilians, both Israeli and foreign, was killed in the attack. [18]

Reaction to assassination

Kofi Annan, UN General secretary, condemned the killing. Kofi Atta Annan, GCMG (born 8 April 1938 is a Ghanaian Diplomat who served as the seventh Secretary-General of the United Nations [19] The UN Commission on Human Rights passed a resolution condemning the killing[20] supported by votes from 31 countries including the People's Republic of China, India, Indonesia, Russia, and South Africa with 2 votes against and 18 abstentions. Talk People's Republic of China) PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA ARTICLE GUIDELINES India, officially the Republic of India (भारत गणराज्य inc-Latn Bhārat Gaṇarājya; see also other Indian languages) is a country The Republic of Indonesia ( (Republik Indonesia is a Country in Southeast Asia. Russia (Россия Rossiya) or the Russian Federation ( Rossiyskaya Federatsiya) is a transcontinental Country extending The Republic of South Africa (also known by other official names) is a country located at the southern tip of the continent of Africa The Arab League council also expressed condemnation, [21] as did the African Union. The Arab League ( الجامعة العربية) officially called the League of Arab States ( جامعة الدول العربية The African Union (abbreviated AU in English, and UA in its other working languages is a Confederation consisting of 53  African [22]

A draft resolution condemning the extrajudicial execution of Yassin and six other Palestinians, as well as all terrorist attacks against civilians[23] was brought before the United Nations Security Council and vetoed by the United States, with United Kingdom, Germany, and Romania abstaining. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany ( ˈbʊndəsʁepuˌbliːk ˈdɔʏtʃlant is a Country in Central Europe. Romania ( dated: Rumania, Roumania [24] The United States explained that the draft resolution should have condemned Hamas explicitly following its sponsored suicide bombings in Ashdod the week before. Ḥamas (ar حركة حماس acronym ar حركة المقاومة Ashdod (אַשְׁדּוֹד اشدود إسدود Isdud) located in the South District of Israel, on the Mediterranean Sea coast [25]

Palestinian

The Palestinian Authority declared three days of mourning and closed Palestinian schools. Hamas official Ismail Haniyeh suggested, "This is the moment Sheikh Yassin dreamed about". Ismail Haniyeh ( Arabic: إسماعيل هنية sometimes transliterated as Ismail Haniya or Ismail Haniyah) (born January 1963 is a The Hamas leadership said Ariel Sharon had "opened the gates of hell. (אריאל " Hamas called for retaliation against Israel. About 200,000 people took to the streets of the Gaza Strip for Yassin's funeral as Israeli forces declared a national alert. [6]

Abdel Aziz Rantisi was announced as the new head of Hamas. Dr Abdel Aziz al-Rantissi (عبدالعزيز الرنتيسي ( October 23, 1947 – was the co-founder of the militant Palestinian Islamist organization At a memorial service for Sheik Yassin, he declared that "The Israelis will not know security. . . We will fight them until the liberation of Palestine, the whole of Palestine. "[26] Shimon Peres, then leader of the Labour opposition, was critical of the assassination, suggesting that it "could lead to an escalation of terror". (שמעון פרס born Szymon Perski on August 2 1923, is the ninth President of the State of Israel. [27]

An informal survey by the BBC suggested support for the attack from Israelis. [27]

Arab

Jordanian King Abd Allah II described the assassination as a "crime". [5]

Lebanon's president Emile Lahud vehemently denounced the Israeli act. "Israel has committed a crime but will not succeed in liquidating the Palestinian cause, for the resistance is going to increase. "[5]

In Kuwait, Prime Minister Shaikh Sabah al-Ahmad al-Sabah said: "Violence will increase now because violence always breeds violence. "[5]

The head of the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt, Muhammad Akif, described Yasin as a "martyr" and his assassination a "cowardly operation. "[5]

Western

Jack Straw, then British Foreign Secretary, said: "All of us understand Israel's need to protect itself - and it is fully entitled to do that - against the terrorism which affects it, within international law. John Whitaker Straw (born 3 August 1946 most commonly known as Jack Straw, is a senior British Labour Party Politician. But it is not entitled to go in for this kind of unlawful killing and we condemn it. It is unacceptable, it is unjustified and it is very unlikely to achieve its objectives. "[28]

In response to a question about the killing on 23 March 2004, U. S. President George W. Bush responded,

As far as the Middle East, it's a troubled region, and the attacks were troubling. George Walker Bush ( born July 6 1946 is the forty-third and current President of the United States. There needs to be a focused, concerted effort by all parties to fight terror. Any country has a right to defend itself from terror. Israel has the right to defend herself from terror. And as she does so, I hope she keeps consequences in mind as to how to make sure we stay on the path to peace. [29]

US ambassador to Iraq John Negroponte stated that the USA was "deeply troubled", and characterized Yassin as "the leader of a terrorist organization [. Hon John Dimitri Negroponte (born July 21, 1939 in London, England, United Kingdom) (ˌnɛgroʊˈpɒnti is an American . . ] who preached hatred, and glorified suicide bombings of buses, restaurants, and cafes. "[30]

Notes and references

  1. ^ a b Sheikh Ahmad Yassin. Jewish Virtual Library (2004). The Jewish Virtual Library is an online Encyclopedia published by the American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise (AICE Retrieved on 2008-04-06. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar defeats Caecilius Metellus Scipio and Marcus Porcius Cato in the Battle of Thapsus  “Ahmed Yassin's Palestinian passport listed his date of birth as January 1, 1929, but Palestinian sources listed his birth year as 1937 (other Western media reported it as 1938). ”
  2. ^ a b c d Sheikh Yassin: Spiritual figurehead. BBC Online (March 22, 2004). Events 238 - Gordian I and his son Gordian II are proclaimed Roman emperor. "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Retrieved on 2007-08-07. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 322 BC - Battle of Crannon between Athens and Macedon following the death of Alexander the Great.
  3. ^ a b
  4. ^ islam.about.com. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located The Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades ( كتائب الشهيد عز الدين القسام; named after Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Retrieved on 2007-06-18. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 618 - Coronation of the Chinese governor Li Yuan as Emperor Gaozu of Tang, the new Emperor of China, initiating three centuries
  5. ^ a b c d e f g h i j The life and death of Shaikh Yasin. Al Jazeera (March 25, 2004). For the English-language channel see Al Jazeera English Al Jazeera (الجزيرة al-jazīrah,, meaning "The Island" Events 1199 - Richard I is wounded by a crossbow bolt while fighting France which leads to his death on April 6. "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Retrieved on 2007-08-07. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 322 BC - Battle of Crannon between Athens and Macedon following the death of Alexander the Great.
  6. ^ a b c Prusher, Ilene R. Killing of Yassin a Turning Point. The Christian Science Monitor. March 23, 2004.
  7. ^ Sheikh Ahmad Yassin
  8. ^ Yassin, Ahmed. Interview. Filastin al-Muslimah. March 1995. as quoted in Passner, Deborah (October 28, 2003). Events 306 - Maxentius is proclaimed Roman Emperor. 312 - Battle of Milvian Bridge: Constantine Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. Hamas Takes "Revenge"?. Israel National News. Arutz Sheva (ערוץ שבע ( Channel Seven) is an Israeli media network identifying with Religious Zionism. Retrieved on 2007-09-30. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1399 - Henry IV is proclaimed King of England. 1744 - France and Spain defeat the
  9. ^ a b Poole, Elizabeth and Richardson, John E. Muslims and the News Media. 2006, page 112.
  10. ^ Security forces on heightened terror alert - Haaretz - Israel News
  11. ^ cnn.com. Retrieved on 2007-06-18. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 618 - Coronation of the Chinese governor Li Yuan as Emperor Gaozu of Tang, the new Emperor of China, initiating three centuries
  12. ^ abc.net.au. Retrieved on 2007-06-18. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 618 - Coronation of the Chinese governor Li Yuan as Emperor Gaozu of Tang, the new Emperor of China, initiating three centuries
  13. ^ http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nationworld/2001837056_mideast15.html
  14. ^ a b BBC NEWS | Middle East | Sheikh Yassin denies attack role
  15. ^ Behind the Headlines: Ahmed Yassin 22-Mar-2004
  16. ^ [http://www.mfa.gov.il/MFA/Templates/ArticleDynamicFix.aspx?NRMODE=Published&NRORIGINALURL=%2fMFA%2fTerrorism-%2bObstacle%2bto%2bPeace%2fTerrorism%2band%2bIslamic%2bFundamentalism-%2fSheikh%2bYassin%2bkilled%2bin%2bIDF%2battack%2b22-Mar-2004%2ehtm&NRNODEGUID=%7b2B09115D-4DE6-47A2-96E4-ECCB2FCC8F03%7d&NRCACHEHINT=Guest IDF strike kills Hamas leader Ahmed Yassin (MFA)]
  17. ^ scoop.co.nz. Retrieved on 2007-06-18. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 618 - Coronation of the Chinese governor Li Yuan as Emperor Gaozu of Tang, the new Emperor of China, initiating three centuries
  18. ^ Thousands mourn Hamas founder (CNN)
  19. ^ domino.un.org. Retrieved on 2007-06-18. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 618 - Coronation of the Chinese governor Li Yuan as Emperor Gaozu of Tang, the new Emperor of China, initiating three centuries
  20. ^ domino.un.org. Retrieved on 2007-06-18. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 618 - Coronation of the Chinese governor Li Yuan as Emperor Gaozu of Tang, the new Emperor of China, initiating three centuries
  21. ^ domino.un.org. Retrieved on 2007-06-18. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 618 - Coronation of the Chinese governor Li Yuan as Emperor Gaozu of Tang, the new Emperor of China, initiating three centuries
  22. ^ domino.un.org. Retrieved on 2007-06-18. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 618 - Coronation of the Chinese governor Li Yuan as Emperor Gaozu of Tang, the new Emperor of China, initiating three centuries
  23. ^ United Nations Security Council Document 240 S-2004-240 on 24 March 2004 (retrieved 2007-09-13)
  24. ^ United Nations Security Council Verbotim Report meeting 4934 page 3 on 25 March 2004 at 17:05 (retrieved 2007-09-13)
  25. ^ United Nations Security Council Verbotim Report meeting 4934 page 2, John Negroponte United States on 25 March 2004 at 17:05 (retrieved 2007-09-14)
  26. ^ [1]<ref></ref> Publicly addressing the "military wing" of Hamas, Rantisi suggested, "The door is open for you to strike all places, all the time and using all means. Events 1401 - Mongol emperor Timur sacks Damascus. 1603 - James VI of Scotland "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Events 1199 - Richard I is wounded by a crossbow bolt while fighting France which leads to his death on April 6. "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Hon John Dimitri Negroponte (born July 21, 1939 in London, England, United Kingdom) (ˌnɛgroʊˈpɒnti is an American The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Events 1199 - Richard I is wounded by a crossbow bolt while fighting France which leads to his death on April 6. "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " "<ref>[http://query. nytimes. com/gst/fullpage. html?res=9C04E1DB1430F937A15750C0A9629C8B63&sec=&spon=&pagewanted=1]<ref/> Rantissi was himself assassinated by Israel on [[April 17]] [[2004]]. ===Israeli=== [[Shaul Mofaz]], the Israeli Defense Minister, branded Yassin "the Palestinian [[Osama bin Laden|bin Laden]]" and said, "If we have to balance how many more terrorists Yassin would have sent, how many terror attacks he would have approved, if we weigh this on the scales, we acted rightly". <ref name=csm /> [[Avraham Poraz]], Israel's Interior Minister and member of the centrist Shinui Party, said he believed the assassination of Yassin "was a bad idea because I am afraid of a revenge coming from the Palestinian side, from the Hamas side. "<ref name=bbcn>[http://news. bbc. co. uk/2/hi/middle_east/3557451. stm Israel defiant over Yassin killing]. ''BBC News''. Monday, 22 March, 2004</li> <li id="cite_note-bbcn">'''[[#cite_ref-bbcn_1|^]]''' <strong class="error">Cite error: Invalid <code>&lt;ref&gt;</code> tag; no text was provided for refs named <code>bbcn</code></strong></li> <li id="cite_note-27">'''[[#cite_ref-27|^]]''' [http://news. bbc. co. uk/1/hi/uk_politics/3556753. stm BBC News: Blair condemns Hamas chief death]</li> <li id="cite_note-28">'''[[#cite_ref-28|^]]''' [http://www. whitehouse. gov/news/releases/2004/03/20040323-5. html President Discusses Economy and Terrorism After Cabinet Meeting<!-- Bot generated title -->]</li> <li id="cite_note-29">'''[[#cite_ref-29|^]]''' [http://www. usembassy. it/viewer/article. asp?article=/file2004_03/alia/a4032408. htm U. S. Mission to Italy<!-- Bot generated title -->]</li></ol></ref>

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