Hamas yesterday called for palestinian terrorists not to attack border crossings, like the Karni Crossing. One would assume that this is not an ironic statement.
Palestinian Prime Minister and Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh appealed for the first time on Tuesday to gunmen not to launch attacks against border crossings needed to bring vital humanitarian supplies into the Gaza Strip.
Haniyeh’s call to exclude border crossings from attacks came nearly a week after Palestinian security forces said they seized an explosives-laden car near the Karni commercial crossing on the border with Israel after exchanging fire with its occupants.
“I stress the need to protect the vital interests of the Palestinian people, including the crossings that represent the veins and the lungs of the Palestinian people,” Haniyeh said at the beginning of a cabinet meeting.
“All should stay far away, as much as possible, from the crossings, the gateways to the outside world, and avoid creating any disruptions … so that our private sector, the ministries and the government can continue to be able to bring in the needs of our people,” he said.
Yes, one might assume that this is not an ironic statement.
One would be wrong.
A senior figure in Hamas’ military wing gave orders for an attempted terrorist attack which was thwarted by Palestinian Authority security forces at the Karni crossing last Wednesday, the Shin Bet said Sunday.
Orders for the attack were given by senior Hamas man Ahmed Randor, though the actual attack was to be carried out by the Palestinian Popular Resistance Committees, the Shin Bet said.
This is what happens when you elect terrorists to run your government. They continue to mount terrorist attacks, support terrorism, and commit terrorism.
Why anyone would be surprised to learn this is beyond me.