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Last update - 14:40 15/02/2008 Vandals set off explosives in YMCA center in Gaza, burn library By The Associated Press Tags: Hamas, Gaza, YMCA, Christians Vandals set off explosives in the library of Gaza's YMCA, damaging books and furniture, the director said Friday. There was no immediate claim of responsibility, and Hamas police declined comment. Christian institutions have been targeted several times since the Islamic militant Hamas won parliament elections in 2006, and in October a Christian activist was killed. Advertisement Christians are a tiny minority of about 3,000 among Gaza's 1.4 million people. YMCA director Issa Saba said the attack occurred in the night from Thursday to Friday. He said the library contained some 10,000 non-religious books. Related articles: Gaza's Christians keep low Christmas profile after activist slain Bombs hit Christian bookstore, two Internet cafes in Gaza City Bookmark to del.icio.us   Independence day Kosovars rejoice as Kosovo declares itself an independent and sovereign state. Settling the score 1/3 of W. Bank settlements are on Palestinian land seized for 'security purposes.'   1.   "Burning the books"! How Quaint.... 15:35  |  Stephen. 15/02/08   2.   Typical hamas behavior 15:52  |  Ron 15/02/08   3.   Vandals/??? 16:06  |  Gabriel 15/02/08   4.   Nothing new here 16:13  |  Lourdes 15/02/08   5.   BURNING BOOKS 16:33  |  The Teacher/Instruct 15/02/08   6.   Can Hamas read? 16:41  |  Charles Smyth 15/02/08   7.   Islamic Hate 16:45  |  Edward H 15/02/08   8.   Now think of what would happen 16:46  |  Yonatan 15/02/08   9.   Sonehow there is a twist 16:51  |  Jackie 15/02/08   10.   Islamofascists at work, as usual.......... 17:13  |  maurice 15/02/08   11.   Vandals? 17:31  |  Bob 15/02/08   12.   How stellar an accomplishment 18:07  |  Lynn 15/02/08   13.   Agents provocateurs! 20:07  |  lakshmi 15/02/08   14.   9 jackie,Jerusalem Post also published the picture of an honour 20:10  |  lakshmi 15/02/08   15.   where are the world christians and christian leaders? 21:07  |  ralph 15/02/08   16.   The pagans did it again!! 17:28  |  Cristo 16/02/08   17.   Promoting Illiteracy Among the Ignorant 02:23  |  PK 17/02/08   18.   Gaza YMCA Explosion 01:08  |  Max 18/02/08

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