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Hamas: Israel Must Change Flag
2006-01-30
Defense Minister Shaul Mofaz told the Israeli cabinet on Sunday that since the election Hamas was acting responsibly. Shortly afterwards, a senior Hamas official called on Israel to change its flag.
Attaboy, we knew you wouldn't let us down
Defense Minister Shaul Mofaz told the Israeli cabinet on Sunday that since Hamas won a sweeping victory in last Wednesday’s PA parliamentary election, the extreme Islamic terror group was acting “responsibly.” Mofaz also said that in the short term, he thinks Hamas will refrain from terror attacks. He added that it was likely that the Hamas will also attempt to block the Islamic Jihad from carrying out terrorist attacks against Israel. Islamic Jihad, trying to portray itself as more radical than Hamas, boycotted last week’s election. They claimed that the elections were based on the Oslo accords and played into the hands of the United States.

Shortly after [Mofaz made] his comments about the Hamas, Hamas leader Mahmoud Zahar said from Gaza that Israel must change its flag. "Israel must remove the two blue stripes from its national flag", said Zahar. “The stripes on the flag are symbols of occupation. They signify Israel's borders stretching from the River Euphrates to the River Nile." Israel’s national flag, a blue Star of David set between two blue stripes, was designed to resemble a Jewish prayer shawl which traditionally has stripes.
"Yeah, and them stripes signify the rivers! They been plotting a long time!"

When asked whether the Hamas would renounce terrorism, Zahar said in a CNN interview, "What is the international definition of terrorism? When (Israeli planes) attack houses by F-16, just when they are using helicopters, when they are killing people and children and removing our agriculture system, this is terrorism." As for the future of ruling PA chief Mahmoud Abbas, Zahar said the Hamas planned to work with Abbas, also called Abu Mazen, the name he used as a PLO terrorist. Abbas, who heads the Fatah party, was elected head of the Palestinian Authority in a separate election. Legally, he can retain his post until finishing out a four-year term.
or until he's killed
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#10  How about the new flag being a picture of a dead Hamas masked terrorist in the smoldering remains of his car?
Posted by: Iblis   2006-01-30 18:10  

#9  Thinking Jake got it.
Posted by: 6   2006-01-30 17:17  

#8   Legally, he can retain his post until finishing out a four-year term.
or until he's killed

I'll take "Dead" for $600, Alex.

If Hamas does not renounce their avowed intent to destroy Israel, then every single Palestinian government meeting is a terrorist conclave and subject to Hellfire HVAC.

As to changing the flag, all that's missing is the pony.
Posted by: Zenster   2006-01-30 13:20  

#7  Obviously they want Israel to remove all the blue stuff from their flag.
Posted by: Jake-the-Peg   2006-01-30 13:11  

#6  What is it with their fixation on F-16s? So what are IAF F-15s - chopped liver?

F-16s are the ground attack platform of choice. The F-15 is mostly reserved for air defense. From a search : On January 27, 1994, the Israeli government announced that they intended to purchase the F-15I, which was a version of the F-15E Strike Eagle designed specifically for Israel. The F-15I is similar to the F-15E, but has some electronic components adjusted to meet Israeli requirements. Many of these components were to be built in Israel. A contract was signed on May 12, 1994 between the governments of the United States and Israel authorizing McDonnell Douglas to build 21 F-15Is for the IDFAF. The first examples were delivered in November of 1997. In order to ensure a night-fighting capability, the F-15Is will be fitted with some of the 30 Sharpshooter targeting pods intended for Israel's F-16 fleet. Israel will then buy new LANTIRN pods to complete the F-15I's night vision suite.

I'd wager when the Iranian strikes come up, the F-15I's will be used.
Posted by: Steve   2006-01-30 11:39  

#5  remember Arafat's "Force 17"?
Posted by: Frank G   2006-01-30 11:30  

#4  'F-16' rolls easier off the tongue. Besides, it's a 'bigger' number.
Posted by: Pappy   2006-01-30 11:26  

#3  "What is the international definition of terrorism? When (Israeli planes) attack houses by F-16,..."

What is it with their fixation on F-16s? So what are IAF F-15s - chopped liver? They just get no respect.
Posted by: Xbalanke   2006-01-30 11:10  

#2  Defense Minister Shaul Mofaz told the Israeli cabinet on Sunday that since Hamas won a sweeping victory in last WednesdayÂ’s PA parliamentary election, the extreme Islamic terror group was acting “responsibly.” Mofaz also said that in the short term, he thinks Hamas will refrain from terror attacks.

Wherever the Paleos are concerned, NEVER engage in optimistic speculation of any sort, as one is likely to be let down with a thud.
Posted by: Bomb-a-rama   2006-01-30 10:18  

#1  When asked whether the Hamas would renounce terrorism, Zahar said in a CNN interview, "What is the international definition of terrorism? When (Israeli planes) attack houses by F-16, just when they are using helicopters, when they are killing people and children and removing our agriculture system, this is terrorism."

By the way Zahar, how ARE you coming with those former Jewish settler greenhouses? Farmin B. Hard eh?
Posted by: Besoeker   2006-01-30 09:02  

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