Palestinian Intelligence Chief Wounded in Attack
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James Joyner | Saturday, May 20, 2006 |
An apparent assassination attempt at Palestinian intelligence headquarters killed one and wounded nine, including intelligence chief Tareq Abu Rajab. Speculation is that rival Fatah factions are responsible, further escalating the likelihood of civil war.
In addition to the power struggle, this throwaway line deep in the story is interesting: “Abu Rajab underwent surgery at Shifa. Gaza doctors said they stopped the bleeding and stabilized him, but decided to send him to an Israeli hospital to try to save his leg.” The fact that they have to send their intelligence chief to Israel, home of their mortal enemy, to get decent medical treatment speaks volumes about how far the Palestinians have to go to create a modern society.
About the Author: James Joyner is the publisher of Outside the Beltway and the managing editor of the Atlantic Council. He's a former Army officer, Desert Storm vet, and college professor with a PhD in political science from The University of Alabama. He lives just outside the Beltway in Alexandria, Virginia.
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