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Humor can be a very powerful tool of subversion. It can also be a big comfort to people in the time of stress- here, cross-reference Gallows Humo(u)r.

The Israeli Army dropped this flier over Gaza this weekend. I don't know an exact translation, but basically it is a recruitment flier for collaborators- those who would, usually secretly and anonymously, give information to the Israeli army and/or government about their friends, family, and neighbors who may be acting violently or suspiciously.

As the blog says, many have called in.... and not with tips.

Apparently there has been a rash of prank calls.

Ali Abunimah, of whom you all know I am a big fan, prank called them, recorded it, and proceeded to upload it to the internet, and share it.

It is all in Arabic, but there are those working on an English translation. But for those of you who are fluent in Arabic, here is the link.

I'm amused. I'm more than amused, I'm laughing hysterically.

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