How many times does it take for them to learn?
The United States and Israel are forever linked in this battle.
And the future of the Free World rides on the outcome.
Posted on 01/12/2009 7:29:35 PM PST by Free ThinkerNY
For the first time since the beginning of the IDF military operation in the Gaza Strip, Hamas on Monday openly signaled its willingness to accept a cease-fire with Israel.
The message from Hamas was issued by its prime minister, Ismail Haniyeh, who has been in hiding since the beginning of the offensive.
Haniyeh's remarks contradict fiery statements made by Hamas leaders in Syria and Lebanon.
Haniyeh said in a televised speech that Hamas would cooperate with any initiative to stop the offensive and reopen the border crossings into the Gaza Strip.
"We will deal positively with any initiative aimed at ending the offensive," he said.
However, Haniyeh said that Hamas would also continue to fight against the "occupation forces" of Israel.
"We are confident that eventually we would achieve victory and crush the aggression," he said. "The intifada must continue because the occupation is continuing to kill."
Haniyeh claimed that at least half of the Palestinians killed in the IDF operation were women and children. "Victory comes to those who believe in Allah and carry out his commandments," he added, citing several versus from the Koran.
"We have confidence in Allah because He's on our side. We are nearing victory over the Zionist war machine. After 17 days of fighting, I can say that the Gaza Strip and faith will prevail. With Allah's help, the Palestinian people will prevail over the infidels."
Haniyeh's speech, which ended with a prayer, was seen by some Palestinians as an admission of defeat. A Fatah official in Ramallah said the speech reflected Hamas's growing predicament.
"This speech shows that Hamas has been defeated," he said. "Haniyeh has actually raised the white flag."
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Pour it on, Israel!
What this really means is that Hamas wants time to regroup and re-arm. Fool me once, shame on you; Fool me twice, shame on me. Israel would be fools to accept this without being accompanied by the permanent exile of the entire Hamas leadership.
How many times does it take for them to learn?
The United States and Israel are forever linked in this battle.
And the future of the Free World rides on the outcome.
"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelologus
Allah vs. God's chosen people. I know which side I'm on.
Didn’t he say yesterday that they would fight until they liberated Jerusalem? Boy, he changed his mind rather quickly.
No cease fire, no quarter... kill them all this time.
It's just Pali doublespeak, intended for weak minds like those of the French.
Israel, destroy your enemies like in Biblical times past, with extreme prejudice.
The future of Gaza has its symbols as well.
AMEN TO THAT!
No Hudna so Hamas can claim some fake victory like Hezbollah did after getting their butts kicked in Lebannon recently. Destroy Hamas completely. Then lets discuss a ceasefire.
I totally Agree. Keep hitting the enemy until there’s no more enemy.
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