Gaza

What a bunch of creeps:

Thousands of Palestinians rushed into the former Jewish settlements of the Gaza Strip on Monday in a mood of elation and opportunism. Some scavenged for items of potential value or souvenirs of Israel's departure, while others trashed abandoned synagogues that had been left standing when settlers departed.

At least some of the Palestinians seem embarrassed:

"But I am shocked by these uncivilized acts. I was expecting celebrations, something for the kids to see."

I don't spend a lot of time focusing on the Israel-Palestine question. While both sides have legitimate gripes, for me it all comes down to the fact that Israel is a functioning democracy that has at least the semblance of being a first world country. Too many Palestinians, on the other hand, upheld a terrorist like Yassir Arafat as their savior and celebrated the 9/11 attacks. This latest behavior doesn't make me any more sympathetic to their cause.

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Update: More here.

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Another update: What if Jews destroyed mosques? (via instapundit)