Is Hamas’ “Charm” Offensive?

Medusa
CiF Watch
29 November '10

Both pieces below were inspired by an article on Voice of the Copts.


First:

TO THE GULLIBLE OF GAZA:

If you see Ismail Hanniyeh with a grin from ear to ear

And you have to lie down for a while,

And if Fathi Hamad looks contented and glad

And you feel that you’ve missed it by miles;

If al-Qassam Brigades pitch up at parades

Eyes a-twinkle without any guile,

Don’t be worried or sad

You’re not poorly or mad –

HAMAS HAS BEEN TOLD TO SMILE!

Voice of the Copts‘ article about Hamas’ (“charm”) attempt to win the hearts and minds of the Palestinians (whose safety, health and human rights it has been busily engaged in betraying since it came to power) also put me in mind of the following, which is a light-hearted adaptation of a song which was popular long ago in the UK music halls, “The Laughing Policeman.” Song composed by Billie Grey.

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