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Chechens were divided over where to direct their anger: 1) at the Russians for clumsy attacks that mostly hit civilians; or 2) at the militants for provoking these assaults.
"The latest developments vindicate earlier warnings that Khatami's opponents might resort to provoking acts of violence, followed by a harsh crackdown on free debate and freedom of expression," the paper said.
"It gets to be very provoking," he said.
Wealthy enough to have had the means to flee Israel in 1967, they began building villas and buying fancy cars upon their return, provoking resentment among the thousands of Palestinians who have lived for decades in U.N.-run refugee camps.
Provoking the Hosts