Yuval Yoaz, Haaretz Correspondent: Israeli Arab group declares strike over AG decision on Oct. 2000 riots
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Title:Arabs wouldn`t allow autopsies
Name:David Teich
City: RehovotState:
In 2000 and a couple years ago, the government wanted to perform autopsies in order to help understand how the Arabs died. Both times, the Arab-Israeli population screamed to prevent it. Why? Because they`re used to making claims without facts, since facts could prove them wrong.

They rioted in solidarity with Arafat`s resumption of violence. It was organized and timed to that effect. The undermanned police force had to keep themselves alive against a violent mob.

The odds are that autopsies would support the police story. Therefore autopsies were not allowed.