Israel restricts Ramadan prayers

[Resistance]

http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2003/11/01/1067597190117.html

Israeli troops briefly scuffled with Muslim worshippers making their way to Jerusalem from the West Bank for special Friday prayers, lightly injuring one Palestinian.

Despite the tensions in the West Bank, the first Friday prayers celebrating the holy month of Ramadan proceeded in Jerusalem without incident.

About 175,000 Palestinians flocked to the sacred hilltop plaza in Jerusalem for Ramadan prayers, while others were turned away at army checkpoints.

Men had to be older than 45, and women at least 35, said Jerusalem police spokesman Shmuel Ben-Ruby. Police set the quota at 4,000 from the West Bank and 1,000 from the Gaza Strip.

[DuctapeFatwa]

1. On the positive side, they've expanded the hours of fast!

Thanks to Israel, Palestinians get to fast 24 hours a day!

And they don't even have to wait for Ramadan!

[madrchsod]

2. see ol`e airie

is a nice guy..i mean, who doesn`t need to lose alittle weight?

[rini]

3. seems reasonable considering

On Friday, the police set a limit of 5,000 on the number of Palestinians from the West Bank and Gaza Strip who could attend prayers. The men had to be at least 45 years old and married, while the women had to be at least 35 and married.