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2009-01-07 Israel-Palestine-Jordan

Hamas fighters 'waiting' to strike Israel

(AKI) - Despite Israel's continuing military offensive in the Gaza Strip, the ruling Hamas' armed wing, the Ezzedine al-Qassam Brigades, warned on Monday it had "thousands of fighters" ready to fight and would finally be victorious in the conflict. "We are sure of victory and we have bombed Israeli cities with hundreds of missiles," brigades spokesman, Abu Obeida, told the Arab network, al-Aqsa.
Just you wait, Buster!
"We have prepared thousands of brave fighters who are waiting for you in each corner of the street and will welcome you with fire," he said. "As long as the aggression intensifies, your losses will increase."

Israeli troops, backed by aerial and naval firepower, were reported to have surrounded Gaza City on Monday after 10 days of aerial bombardment. Soldiers were also reported to be positioned on the north-south road at Netzarim, effectively splitting the besieged territory in two and blocking Palestinian supply lines.

"Israel has only killed innocent civilians and this proves the failure of its military action," he said.

He claimed that that his group was about to launch Qassam rockets and for the first time a new type of missile that was only the beginning. "We want to experiment with other arms and bombs against you," he warned Israel.

According to the Arab network, Al-Jazeera, Mahmoud al-Zahar, a senior Hamas leader, said that the movement's armed wing, had "given the most beautiful performances during its confrontation with the army that the world thought invincible".

"We will defeat it, God willing," he said.
He then scurried to his deep underground bunker to polish his wart...

Posted by Fred 2009-01-07 00:00|| || Front Page|| [11138 views ] Top
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#1 "the Ezzedine al-Qassam Brigades, warned on Monday it had "thousands of fighters" ready to fight "

And as soon as the IDF leaves, they will crawl out from under their mother's bed and have a car-b-que.

Posted by crosspatch 2009-01-07 02:16|| 2009-01-07 02:16|| Front Page Top

#2 Once their friends in "International Community" cause IDF to withdraw.

Posted by g(r)omgoru 2009-01-07 04:49|| 2009-01-07 04:49|| Front Page Top

#3 If they wait too long, the IDF will find and kill them.

Posted by Rambler in Virginia">Rambler in Virginia 2009-01-07 07:19|| 2009-01-07 07:19|| Front Page Top

#4 Only Arab PR would have people believe that hiding under the bed and coming out after the shooting is finished could be considered a victory.

And only Arabs would believe it.

Posted by gorb 2009-01-07 07:22|| 2009-01-07 07:22|| Front Page Top

#5 Funny how Hamas members miraculously turn into "innocent civilians" the minute they are dead.

In fact a lot of terrorists seem to have that ability. (Sigh.)

Posted by Kathy K">Kathy K 2009-01-07 10:58|| http://site-essential.com]">[http://site-essential.com] 2009-01-07 10:58|| Front Page Top

#6 Funny how Hamas members miraculously turn into "innocent civilians" the minute they are dead.

Actually they turn into children.

Posted by g(r)omgoru 2009-01-07 11:33|| 2009-01-07 11:33|| Front Page Top

#7 Black Knight picture needed!

Posted by Bright Pebbles 2009-01-07 11:47|| 2009-01-07 11:47|| Front Page Top

#8 "thousands of fighters" ready to fight

He means NPR. After this morning's coverage I was tempted to do a This I Believe that NPR is a wholly owned sub of the IRGC.

Posted by Nimble Spemble 2009-01-07 12:00|| 2009-01-07 12:00|| Front Page Top

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