Games, Israel Loose
East Jerusalem: 3 Hamas-affiliated institutes shut down
Defense officials claim Hamas aims to take over east Jerusalem, setting up civilian institutes serving its interests in area
Yoav Zitun
Published: 11.01.11, 20:14 / Israel News
Cleared for publication: Three establishments operating on behalf of Hamas in east Jerusalem were shut down in a joint Shin Ben-Police operation last month. The offices were closed by order of the police commissioner. Meanwhile, Defense Minister Ehud Barak declared the Hamas-affiliated Shabab Alaqsa group an illegal organization.
Among the institutions was the Al Quds Institution for Development, which defense officials say was operated by the Islamic Movement's northern branch, headed by Sheikh Raed Salah.
Another establishment to be closed was Work without Borders which defense officials say promotes Hamas activities. It was also suggested that the company's managers are Hamas members from east Jerusalem.
Finally, Israeli forces also closed the Saed education development company. According to defense officials, the company belongs to Hamas and has been active in north Jerusalem for the past year and a half. The company's managers are prominent Hamas members residing in east Jerusalem.
This makes me crazy.
We allow these offices to work until the government needs to try and show they are tough.
Then, we close them.
I wish we could go to war, and fight for our survival like we should be.
These games, must end.
