Rantisi: Bush 'enemy of Islam,' war on Israel, U.S. ongoing

Ha'aretz ^ | Last Update: 28/03/2004 17:41 | By Yoav Stern, Haaretz Correspondent and The Associated Press

[Cinnamon Girl]

Hamas leader Abdel Aziz Rantisi speaking to supporters at Gaza's Islamic University on Sunday. (AP)

The newly-elected Hamas leader in the Gaza Strip, Abdel Aziz Rantisi, on Sunday declared U.S. President George W. Bush the enemy of God and Islam, and said that God's war against the United States and Israel was ongoing. Rantisi also accused Arab leaders of weakness, after the Arab League decided to postpone a two-day summit that was set to begin this week.

In a speech at Gaza's Islamic University, Rantisi said he was not surprised that the U.S. had vetoed a United Nations Security Council resolution condemning Israel's assassination last Monday of Hamas spiritual leader Sheikh Ahmed Yassin.

"We knew that Bush is the enemy of God, the enemy of Islam and Muslims. America declared war against God. Sharon declared war against God and God declared war against America, Bush and Sharon," Rantisi said.

"The war of God continues against them and I can see the victory coming up from the land of Palestine by the hand of Hamas."

Senior Hamas leader Mussa Abu Marzuk, commented last week in Damascus on the possibility of a Hamas strike on American targets, saying that "currently the U.S. is not a target, but in the future, only God knows. Thus far we have not targeted the U.S. despite its hostility toward Palestinians."

Hamas political leader Khaled Mashal also affirmed last week that Hamas activities were limited to Israel and the territories.

Immediately after the Israeli missile strike that killed Yassin, Rantisi and other Hamas leaders threatened to retaliate against the U.S., Israel's staunchest ally.

But a few days later, Rantisi backed down from the threat, saying Hamas would only be active in the West Bank, Gaza Strip and Israel.

Rantisi also suggested the Arab world is letting down the Palestinians.

"I want to tell the Arab leaders, you will be asked by God... about the blood of Sheikh Ahmed Yassin," he said.

[Cinnamon Girl]

I'm posting this in "Breaking News" because this speech was given TODAY at the university and that, while Rantisi started this rhetoric earlier this week, he seems now to be looking for a wider audience and the support of other Arab nations against the UNITED STATES, not just Israel, in his particular war.

[Terpfen]

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[Alouette]

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[ccmay]

I want the Israelis to blow this man and all his henchmen into tiny little pieces. And if any pop up to replace him, kill them too. There will be no peace in the Middle East without the pitiless slaughter of many tens of thousands of radical Muslims like this f***er.

-ccm

[elfman2]

"Rantisi also accused Arab leaders of weakness"

The whole Arab world is “weak”. It comes from the long standing tyranny and rejection of the religious reform and reason that occurred in the west 6 centuries ago. Arabs have made no contribution to the world in hundreds of years.

Yes Rantisi, your leaders are weak. Your nations are weak. Your culture is weak. Your people are very very weak.

[Cinnamon Girl]

Can President Bush continue to insist this isn't a war on Islam when the Islamists believe it IS?

[blackbart.223]

""We knew that Bush is the enemy of God, the enemy of Islam and Muslims."

That's why he has my vote.

[Betaille]

"I want the Israelis to blow this man and all his henchmen into tiny little pieces. And if any pop up to replace him, kill them too."
EXACTLY! Did you notice that since Yassin was killed a week ago there hasn't been a single israeli casualty, despite all the liberal apologists saying it would "lead to more violence". The US should give israel the go ahead to kill all of these guys. If a non-palestinian leader made the same call, he would be on our target list already. Should we really give this guy a past just because he wants to destroy Israel as well as America?

[Bogey78O]

"Thus far we have not targeted the U.S. despite its hostility toward Palestinians."

Thus far ants have yet to try and destroy America. But if we keep killing them every summer they just might try and stop us.

[BipolarBob]

He should be wearing a shirt (or robe) with a target on it if he wants to back up his words. It's pretty easy to tell others to go get 'em and send children with suicide bombs attached to them. May he meet Allah in the very near future.

[Capt. Tom]

Yes Rantisi, your leaders are weak. Your nations are weak. Your culture is weak. Your people are very very weak.

Still, I bet Allah would overlook any wordly shortcomings, if you just kill some infidels, or die trying. - tom

[7.62 x 51mm]

Both hilarious and pathetic that these subhuman muslim garbage think they can speak for God. With some more good intel and good shooting, he'll be the next piece of trash that Israel takes out to the curb.

[Thinkin' Gal]

The newly-elected Hamas leader target in the Gaza Strip, Abdel Aziz Rantisi...

[tubavil]

Death to rantisi.

Death to HAMAS.

Death to muslim terrorists.

How do you say "Missile Away!" in Hebrew?

[samadams2000]

Why is that man still alive?

[SkyPilot]

"We knew that Bush is the enemy of God, the enemy of Islam and Muslims. America declared war against God. Sharon declared war against God and God declared war against America, Bush and Sharon," Rantisi said. "The war of God continues against them and I can see the victory coming up from the land of Palestine by the hand of Hamas."

One little problem. His "god" is not the God of Israel and Christians.

[coffeebreak]

So when is Kerry going to contact Rantisi and tell him to cool it? Rantisi's comments will probably give Bush a 3 point bump in the polls.

[Ernest_at_the_Beach]

One little problem. His "god" is not the God of Israel and Christians.

Amen to that!

[kinghorse]

subhuman muslim garbage,

Yes this fellow is Muslim
Yes is advocating violence
Yes he deserves to reap the whirlwind

"subhuman muslim garbage" ?

mmmkay? probably not. And yes the muslim theocratic rule by edict deserves to perish. But not the people. They seem pretty nice when they know their place.

This guy Rantisi is a violent man who will meet a violent death. Let's leave it at that.