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Stories from 2004-05-19

Israeli Shells Hit Crowd of Palestinians, Killing at Least 9

James Bennet | New York Times | May 19, 2004

Colonel Erez "argued that Israel's decision to use ground troops, rather than simply bomb the neighborhood from the air, showed its concern for Palestinian civilians and 'maintaining our moral posture.' Several wounded Palestinians interviewed in the last 24 hours said they were shot by snipers when they stepped out into the street. Noting the curfew, Colonel Erez said, 'Someone who exits is obviously someone who is looking for trouble' and was therefore 'a legitimate target.' " [more]

US Attack Reportedly Kills More than 40 at Wedding

Scheherezade Faramarzi | Associated Press | May 19, 2004

"Iraqis interviewed on the videotape said revelers had fired volleys of gunfire into the air in a traditional wedding celebration before the attack took place. American troops have sometimes mistaken celebratory gunfire for hostile fire." [more]

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