[Lazamataz]

"The war waged by the U.S. and Israel against the Muslims is a cruel war aimed at annihilating the [Islamic] nation," he said.

Pretty much. :o)

[17th Miss Regt]

"The war waged by the U.S. and Israel against the Muslims is a cruel war aimed at annihilating the [Islamic] nation," he said.

He used the term 'nation'. This slip of the tongue shows how Islam is not just a religion, but is an entire world view, encompassing politics as well as faith. Thus, governments should not necessarily regard it only as a religion, thereby protecting it, but rather as a political movement as well. A very destructive one, at that.