Israeli Occupation Forces Train Dogs to Attack Muslims When they Say the Prayer Phrase of Allahu Akbar

Tibi: Israel trains dogs to attack at 'Allahu Akbar'

Published today (updated) 05/01/2010 15:08

Bethlehem – Ma’an/Agencies –

The Palestinian member of the Israeli Parliament (Knesset), Ahmed Al-Tibi, on Monday said that the Israeli occupation forces train their dogs to attack anyone saying "Allahu Akbar" (God is Greater), Arabic-Islamic phrase used in prayers.

According to the Israeli daily Haaretz, Al-Tibi told Knesset members on Monday that at a canine unit ceremony held the day before, parents of the soldiers witnessed demonstrations (in which soldiers used the Islamic phrase).

Israeli occupation forces' "dogs are trained to pounce and attack any Arab who shouts Allah Hu Akbar, as a Pavlovian reaction," said Al-Tibi. "So here I say: "Allahu Akbar." Are there any dogs here to attack me?"

The Israeli occupation forces denied the charges, telling Haaretz in a statement, "One of the canine unit's many capabilities is to train the dogs at locating the enemy when dressed both in uniform and as civilian. This is an ability that has proven itself in many cases."

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