Proud Palestinian Refugee and Activist Proclaims 100% Freedom in Ireland

international | rights, freedoms and repression | other press Saturday September 17, 2005 20:34 by Abu Jams O'Donnell

Jihad Ja'ara is a free proud man who still struggles for justice in Ireland

Jihad Ja'ara, a Palestinian security official, was given asylum in Ireland after the siege of the Chruch of the Nativity in Bethlehem in 2002. He has been smeared by the right-wing Irish press (Indo), and the US authorities, as an active jihadist. However, reading this interview, it's clear that this proud man is not a terrorist.

Lisa Myers, correspondent for NBChas a story which shows that Ireland offers freedom and refuge to those struggling against oppressors: Jihad Ja'ara, a man interested only in a just cause.

Extract:

"How much freedom do you have here in Ireland?" She asks

Jihad Ja'ara: "100 percent."

Myers: "Intelligence officials say from the safety of Ireland, you have continued to help plan terrorist operations in the Middle East."

Ja'ara: "It’s not true."

Myers: "Not true? Absolutely?"

Ja'ara: "Yes, I respect the law in this country here. And I am not do anything."

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