Do you remember when Hamas was elected? They stated quite clearly that they did not consider themselves bound by previous agreements with Israel, only that they would get to pick and choose which agreements were in their people’s “interests.” Well, now they’re up in arms about Israel refusing to talk with a terrorist-led PA, and screaming loudly. But it seems to me I’ve heard these words before.
Prime Minister-designate Ehud Olmert said Sunday that Israel would end relations with the PA, which it now viewed as a “hostile” entity, and would act to prevent Hamas from becoming an established government.
[…] In statements issued in quick succession on Monday, Hamas and Abbas both denounced Israel’s decision.
Hamas spokesman Sami Abu Zuhri said in a statement in Gaza that Israel’s decision to sever contacts with the PA amounted to “a declaration of war and a failed attempt to cause internal divisions among Palestinians.”
I believe this is the second time Hamas has used that phrase inappropriately.
“Unilateral Israeli disengagement from Palestinian territories is a declaration of war against the Palestinian people,†Mashaal said.
No, wait, that’s the third time.
“Consequently, the Zionist position, be it that of Kadima or others, is one that buries the peace process, negates its existence and does not give it a chance. That position is a declaration of war against the Palestinian people,†he added.
No, wait, that wasn’t the third time. Here’s a quote from back in 2003 by our buddy al-Zahar:
Dr. Mahmoud al-Zahar, another Hamas leader, said the “the things spoken at Abaqa are a declaration of war against the Palestinian people.” Rather than renouncing terror, he said that “all options should remain open to the Palestinian people while the occupation still exists.”
Apparently, any action by Israel — or any action by other palestinians to attempt to rein in terror against Israel — is “a declaration of war against the palestinian people.”
I imagine that in their lexicon, this post — come to think of it, my entire site — is a declaration of war against the palestinian people.”
Get a new playbook, Hamas. You’re getting repetitive.
The really interesting thing — to me, at least — in recent news is the use of artillery. The IDF, of course, has terrific artillery capabilities, and, obviously, a shell is cheaper than a missile.
As I’ve been saying for some time now, we’ll know that Israel is serious about dealing with the Pallies when instead of sending in infantry and armor, they start using artillery in quantity.
Is the lastest news the opening salvo of Israel really warring against the Hamasards?
The real “declaration of war” is something that I do think Hamas will fail to recognize, though; being turned into fly food kind of makes that impossible.
Israel will be serious in using its artillery when they stop warning that they are about to shoot.
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An Arab child died today as a result of Israeli shelling, apparently. Damn the Gazan Arabs for forcing this to happen.
I thought Hamas was already at war with Israel? Can Hamas be at war with Israel and Israel not be at war with Hamas? Enquiring minds want to know.
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Pali-logic says yes to this. That’s why Hamas is crying about how unfair Israel is when she fights back.