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The Death of Yassin
Palestinians jammed the streets of Gaza City for the funeral procession of Hamas founder and spiritual leader Sheikh Ahmed Yassin and Palestinian militants warned of swift and bloody retaliation.Yassin was killed in a missile strike by Israeli helicopters as he left a mosque in Gaza City. Sixteen others were injured in the attack.
Guests:
Harvey Morris, Jerusalem Bureau Chief, The Financial Times
Naomi Chazan, served in the Knesset 1992-2003, professor at Hebrew University
Michael Tarazi, Legal Advisor for the Palestinian Liberation Organization
Meir Shlomo, Consul General of Israel to New England
Melissa Mehle, former CIA field Officer.
This program aired on March 22, 2004.