On that same day, Jenin witnessed a battle that lasted for 12 hours, between Palestinian fighters from the camp and a large number of Israeli troops, tanks and Apache helicopters who attacked the camp looking for activists, listed on their endless list of “wanted” Palestinians. The Israeli army was forced to retreat, however. Hours later Jenin celebrated its victory and buried its fallen hero. A mix of chants occupied the misty air of the demolished refugee camp, chanting for 22-year-old Mahmoud, promising him to continue the fight for his sake and for the sake of their long-awaited freedom.

Ramzy Baroud
The Palestine Chronicle:
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Please also read the original article:
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Ramzy Baroud is also the editor of
"Searching Jenin: Eyewitness Accounts of the Israeli Invasion 2002".

The book is now available online: http://www.palestinebooks.com