Hamas: All Islamist groups will unite with Iran if Israel attacks
Hamas leader makes comments in Iran, following Iranian threats of retaliation to Israeli strike.
By Reuters and Haaretz Service Tags: Israel news Iran nuclearHamas leader Khaled Meshal warned on Tuesday that Islamist militant groups would back Iran if the Islamic Republic was attacked by Israel, Iranian state television reported.
"All Islamist militant groups will form a united front with Iran against Israel if it attacks Iran," Meshal told a news conference.
Israel and the United States have not ruled out military action if diplomacy fails to resolve the row over Iranian nuclear work that the West suspects is aimed at making bombs.
The Hamas leader added: "We are all parts of the same body... We all should fight against the mutual enemy. But how, the leaders will decide based on our capacities."
He further said that Israel was a danger for the Middle East region.
"God willing a regional resistance has the capacity to confront this danger," Meshal said in the televised news conference.
Israel cites Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's repeated calls for the destruction of the Jewish state as a clear sign that Iranian nuclear weapons, if it acquires them, would threaten the country's existence.
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said Iran had no intention to end its support for Islamist guerrilla groups.
"Supporting Palestinians is our religious and national duty. We will continue our support and will never give it up," he said at a meeting with Meshaal, state television reported.
Last month, a senior Iranian cleric warned on Saturday that the country would fire missiles at Tel Aviv if attacked.
"If the enemy should want to test its bad luck in Iran, before the dust from its missiles settles in this country, Iran's ballistic missiles would land in the heart of Tel Aviv," said cleric Mojtaba Zolnour.
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israelites means gods righteous servants. after the jews it was the christians then the muslims, muslims would take this as a sign of their assured victory
This true statement shows how flawed the so-called "war on terrorism" is and has been. There also must have been some "deals" cut since 2001 since both the big enchiladas, Mullah Omar and Osama have so far survived capture and certain death. America and others have had electronic and visual intelligence concerning Mullah Omar's evacuation to Karachi.
but it's a question what Israel does with its information that counts. If it just passively gathers intel and data, what good is it to possess it. It's a known fact that the current US and Israel administrations have plenty of intel and data but are AFRAID to use it.
Why am I not surprised you don't like the facts! Hopefully you got the point. As to your statement: "...and this IS a fact. The Palestinians have NOTHING of Israel`s. Israel has over 50% of the Palestinian territories, illegally acquired by war,..." While a very technical issue we must always consider the "fact" that the Palestinians are simply an invented people that unfortunately must be dealt with. But they could have had the land back anytime they wanted. They choose war over peace. Remember all they have to do is accept Israel and stop attacking. Stop the violence, it really is that simple! Even now they speak of attacking Israel and refuse to recognize Israel's right to exist, blame them. Israel can keep the land if it will be used to attack Israel. There are no laws that force a country to give back land acquired in war, IF, the people or country they give it back to(Palestinians) will use it as a base to attack the country(Israel) that is returning it, Period.
The Israelite of the bible and the present inhabitants of Israel are two different entities.
When Israel, NATO and the US finally are forced to attack Iran this will be akin to attacking many terrorist groups as they all nurse off of Iran as Iran is the Mother of all terrorist.
It is really nice that Iran can now have their rockets travel 1200 kilometers. But they better be accurate. Maybe you Israeli bashers think that Israel is this huge country but it is tiny. If you burp in Tel Aviv you can hear it in Gaza as well as Beirut. If Iran fires nuclear warheads at Tel Aviv and or Jerusalem they will quite easily eradicate Gaza and Southern lebanon..... but then again they will be martyrs for "the cause"
It does seem as if God had sown confusion and dissension among the Arabs; they certainly can't get it together. It's either God or all that shit they smoke! "When the nation of Israel will all follow My commandments 10 Israelites will defeat 100 of the enemy and 100 Israelites will defeat 10,000 for I will be with them"
May G'd bless you and all good Christians, may G'd bless all the good Muslims, and all the good people of all faiths and traditions, and may G'd bless Israel and the Jewish people, and specially Italy too.
The true Christians must support Israel, because the Bible says Israel is GOD'S people forever, becuase so many persons around the world says that they are Christians but they don't know what the Holy Bible says about Israel. I LOVE ISRAEL !!!
The Islamic terrorist faction survives and thrives off of inducing fear. However, I am a strong believer that in the event the Islamic world should unite against Israel for whatever reason, this will force the Jewish world to unite as well. Once the Jewish world unites against their enemy there will be no stopping Israel from nuking Iran and finally balancing world justice by inflicting their own nuclear holocaust on the everlasting enemy. The Torah, Bible and Koran all speak about this day. Judgment day, apocalypse or the end of the world as we know it. Sooner or later the words of the Torah will become reality. Paraphrasing from Torah Parsha: "When the nation of Israel will all follow My commandments 10 Israelites will defeat 100 of the enemy and 100 Israelites will defeat 10,000 for I will be with them" -This phrase direct from the TORAH is indicating that there is strength in numbers and the Jewish nation is the most powerful nation in the world when united in Torah Law.
made rockets.. "Instead of achieving the destruction of tiny Israel as spelled out by their Charter..." Written AFTER Israel illegally acquired 50% of the territories slated for the new Arab state. "..they will end up being destroyed by Israel" Sure, sure....tell us another one.. " And this is the way it will be for the dark forces since the destructions of the Canaanites, Midianites, Amalakites, etc by Israel in ancient time." Welcome to 2009...when Israel can't even stop a few militants from firing wonky home made rockets
"1) for every square Km of land Israel has the Arabs and Iran own 750 square Km`s" Irrelevant. There are more Arabs than all the Jews in the world, let alone Israelis, 20% of whom are Arabs "2) For every $1 Israel spends on the Military the Arabs spend $5." Irrelevant There are more Arabs than Jews in the world "3) For 1 Israeli there are 60 Arabs." Irrelevant. "4) For every $1 of GDP for Israel The Arabs have $14.5" Irrelevant There are more Arabs than Jews in the world "5) Israel has NO oil, The Arabs 2/3 of the world supply" Irrelevant. None are relevant to the FACT and this IS a fact. The Palestinians have NOTHING of Israel's. Israel has over 50% of the Palestinian territories, illegally acquired by war, never legally annexed.
"..trying to repeat history by threatening Israel" Threatening retaliation... First the left foot, then the right... " Hamas must remember one thing that if that happens.." If being, Israel attacks Iran first.. "Each time war breaks up each time more territories will go under Israeli sovergnity." It is inadmissible to acquire territory by war. None of the territories Israel has acquired by war are legally Israeli. "I think that is exactly how G-d plans to return Land of Israel to his children..." I see. The grand thief!! Go/-d!! Amazing! Nothing to do with Israel, breaking the law then?
That possability does exist indeed! They don't mind that possability if they were forced to use it; neither would their far-reaching allies in Palestine and Lebanon, not to mention the wider millions of reserves across the Muslim world: a real bio-nuclear weapon indeed! What are you gonna do poor david then?! May be you should start tracing back your place of origin in Europe and renew your dual nationality, just in case. I suggest that Israel behaves itself so at least it can win more time before the inevitable demise comes about!
It is clear that Hamas is an Iranian front organization as much Hizbullah is. They are not interested in the concerns of the average Palestinian, or of peace in the Middle-East. If they can cause insurrections they are being the lap dogs of the Iranian religious scum bags. Why do we put up with these 12th Century lunatics. Peace will only come to the Middle-East when the Iranian Terrorist Regime is put out of commission for good.
- "Islamist militant groups would back Iran IF the Islamic Republic was attacked by Israel." - "Iranian cleric warned on Saturday that the country would fire missiles at Tel Aviv IF attacked." So what's the problem? Every nation must use whatever force necessary to defend itself. Isn't that the position Israel maintained during Operation Cast Lead? The Israeli response to Gaza's plight was, "If you don't like being invaded, stop firing rockets." Well since it has been made clear such action will only be in response to Israeli aggression, if you don't want a united Iran/Islamist force against Israel, the solution is equally as simple. Don't attack Iran.
"All Islamist militant groups will form a united front with Iran against Israel if it attacks Iran." Really?! Khaled Meshaal uses the term "Islamist militant group" to refer to Hamas and other resistance groups? This appears to be a load of drivel if I've ever seen it.
The what if you describe was tried and rested during the US/USSR Cold War. I believe that Hamas is threatening to do to Israel exactly what Khrushchev threatened to do to the United States. He didn't pull the trigger for the same reasons that Iran won't...because to do so will result in the complete and utter destruction of Iran. The choices seem so obvious...negotiation and compromise or war and destruction. The problem that Israel faces is that if it comes to war with a nuclear equipped Iran, then both Israel and Iran would be destroyed. I suppose that would be a solution of some sort (a very bad solution)...that wouldn't be good for Joe Average Citizen in either country.
Hamas and Hezbollah already make attacks in co-ordination with Iran. They each count on Iran to replentish weapons and training. Iran counts on these two serving as a deterent against an attack on their nuke sites and wants to make sure the word is out...just in case Israel didn't get it. I'm sure Israel has gotten it and both know that their weapon stores will be the first to go...minutes before the dust is raised in Iran.
Look guys: Muslims should REALIZE and ACCEPT and Israel is not going ANYWHERE and Israel should realize and accept that Muslims are not going anywhere. So sit down, stop being spoilt brats and LIVE TOGETHER for God's sake!
i dont believe Iran has any intention to nuke israel, but that doesnt mean your "mullas" wont change their mind as david said. doesnt matter, a nuke attack on israel=launched Tridents all over Iran from US subs. Because of the US, there is simply no chance Iran could survive an attack on Israel, regardless of if Israel counter attacks even once.
It has been reported here for at least 6 months that Israel is preparing for a war on 3-4 fronts. Khaled Meshal is not saying anything that is not known already. That is, that he is a subordinate of his Iranian master and he will do as he is told and sacrifice more of his people when the time comes.
Is time for israel to follow the law like every other country if they want peace.
No sooner than Haaretz prints some controversial article about the Regime, we have all sorts of threats emanating from its proxies. Way to go Haaretz. Now its time to print the real stuff. You know, our military space ordinance in geostationary orbit over Iran. Or the daily overflights by the UAV·s that fly higher than any other known drone. The daily conversations of the mullahs. What Mr.Ahmadinejad had for breakfast apart from his dates.
We have all known for a very long time now that if Israel hit Iran then Hamas & Hizbollah would retalite and the military planners in Israel prepare for these things when drawing up possible plans of action against Iran. Hamas, Hizbollah & if he decides to get involved Assad should remember if they mess with Israel in a situation like this it would be gloves off time not like either Lebanon 2006 or Cast Lead. There wouldn't be a building standing in Gaza & Lebanon would look like the civil war was back on the damage would be so great It would leave the arabs asking themselves why did we get involved in Irans fight. Iran has had some nuclear sites destroyed we have had our hones turned to tubble because we decided to support them The arabs are masters of starting wars they cannot win and it leaves them in a worse situation than before.
The individual terrorists or cells would likely have a different age and nationalistic profile than the Al-Qaeda terrorists which are typically young Saudis. The typical profile of the terrorists in the case of Iran would be of Iranians old enough to have participated in the Iranian Revolution of 1980-1981 and in the Iran-Iraq War. These would typically be the older Iranian Guys. People like those that belong to the Basij Brigades. Some of them may be diplomats and some of them academics. There might also be some younger people but in the case of Iran the trend there for the fanatics is definitely the old dudes.
Prepare to be attacked by Iran, Hamas and Hezbollah.
Reza... All is fine with what you are saying... However, there is an "IF' and a major one.... When all these radical Islamists movements or sects (Not Islam, per say...) are willing to blow themselves up, or Mother that praise their children when they blow themselves... What to do?? There is the possibility that this happens with your "Mullah" regime....
Its pretty simple really. If Israel does NOT attack Iran, there will be no need for these terrorist groups to unite. I, as an Iranian who doesnt agree with the principles of my illegitimate government, do not belive they are that stupid to wipe out Israel. They can easily take on Israel, but if they do, the whole world will unite against them. Its pretty much commiting suicide. Even the Mullahs are not that stupid. P.s. Nukes are against our policy. When Saddam used chemical weapons against us, and the whole world happily turned a blind eye, we never sought to go down the same path with the Iraqis. If anything, they probably want it as a deterent for all the threats made against it by the US and Israel.
Flora.... For the moment, it is your Friends, the Iranian, Hamas and Company, that are threatning Israel... But, know this: Israel does less talking and more doing... Get the hint??
Are we supposed to be surprised of hamas's declaration to unite with Iran? No, it was always set to be that way. hamas , huzbulla, syria were and are continuing to surround Israel and plan to destroy and kill anyone in Israel with the blessings of Iran. The enemies of Israel are at the gates of Jerusalem. How long will those gates keep the enemies out!!!
As we all know the Palestinians like to portray themselves as the underdog, the myth of David(Palestinians) vs Goliath(Israel). While this makes great PR to gain undeserved world sympathy and attract people to their cause...who doesn't love an underdog...it simply isn't true. The facts are quite different: 1) for every square Km of land Israel has the Arabs and Iran own 750 square Km's. 2) For every $1 Israel spends on the Military the Arabs spend $5. 3) For 1 Israeli there are 60 Arabs. 4) For every $1 of GDP for Israel The Arabs have $14.5 5) Israel has NO oil, The Arabs 2/3 of the world supply. Make no mistake in the David vs Goliath scenario it is Israel that is David. As this statement(in the article) clearly proves, it not just the Palestinians who Israel has to fight. ""We are all parts of the same body ... We all should fight against the mutual enemy. But how, the leaders will decide based on our capacities." Israel is pressured to negotiate with this speaker, why??
trying to repeat history by threatening Israel. Hamas must remember one thing that if that happens Israel will no longer fight door-to-door so to speak war but unleashes advanced weapons and when all dust settles "gaza" will no longer be gaza but a part of Israel. Each time war breaks up each time more territories will go under Israeli sovergnity. I think that is exactly how G-d plans to return Land of Israel to his children...
well what does Israel expect? for them to stay idle once they attack Iran? Not! Israel need to inforce a freeze and the 1967 border , or the border specify by each party Israel and Palestine Stop bully country around them!
Devoid of History, the Islamists are repeating the same mistakes made by their parents and grandparents, and ancestors. They want to pick a fight with Israel to try to eliminate Israel. Unfortunately, their projection as always will be wrong. Instead of achieving the destruction of tiny Israel as spelled out by their Charter, they will end up being destroyed by Israel. And this is the way it will be for the dark forces since the destructions of the Canaanites, Midianites, Amalakites, etc by Israel in ancient time.