April 09, 2006
Brothers Kill Sister for "Honor"
(Lod, Israel) Nineteen-year-old Rim Abu Ganem, an Israeli Arab, was allegedly
choked to death by her brothers in an "honor killing." Rim had fallen in love with a Palestinian man who wasn't the family's choice for her mate. Shortly before she was murdered, police had warned that her life was in danger and referred her to a shelter. Tragically, Rim didn't heed the warning.
Rim's brother Suliman, a pediatrician at Assaf Harofeh Hospital, allegedly gave the other brothers an anesthetic to put her to sleep. While Rim dozed, they choked her. Rim's body was later found in a well.
The five brothers were arrested and they may actually face legal consequences since the crime was committed in Israel. I hope so. More here.
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Here's where some Liberal says honor killing isn't in the Koran.
Posted by: Jesusland Carlos at April 09, 2006 07:10 PM (8e/V4)
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Thanks for the link, most kind of you.
Posted by: AbbaGav at April 09, 2006 11:09 PM (eiYHi)
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Easiest way to curb these honor killings, make an example of these loving brothers, firing squad for each of them, followed up burning the body in pig fat.
I'll bet the practice of Honour Killings will vanish into the dustbin of history very quickly.
Posted by: MathewK at April 10, 2006 12:10 AM (pVHqF)
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I suspect that honor killings are being committed much more often than is being reported and, if the public knew the actual frequency and scope of the practice, there would be general outrage.
Posted by: Mike at April 10, 2006 07:15 AM (Kjxf6)
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Mike, I doubt whether the public could work itself up to an outrage about anything. If there is no outrage over the beheadings and suicide bombings in the ME, I doubt whether these honor killings will even raise an eyebrow with the cable-TV set.
Posted by: jesusland joe at April 10, 2006 08:33 AM (rUyw4)
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