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Mashaal: Black fate awaits IDF in Gaza
Exiled Hamas leader Khaled Mashaal on Friday warned Israel against continuing its military operation in Gaza.

A videotape of the Damascus-based leader speaking was aired on Al-Jazeera Friday evening, in which he said to Israeli leaders, "The blood of Gaza is the quickest way to bring about the end of your political lives."
Spouting off from his safe-house in Damascus. "Go and fight to your deaths, brothers, and I shall eat a goat to celebrate your martyrdom."
"To Israeli soldiers I say: A black fate awaits you if you invade Gaza. We're sure of our victory, as we've prepared a better battle, and as Allah is on our side," the tape showed him saying.

With regards to a possible cease-fire with Israel, Mashaal said that Hamas's stance "is clear - we won't give up, and we won't surrender to the enemy. Our demands are clear: Stop the [Israeli aerial] attacks immediately, open all [Gaza] border crossings, and lift the siege." He praised international efforts to bring about such a cease-fire, saying "many have made contact with us, including multiple Arab and Muslim nations. We are willing to cooperate with every effort, but we will not surrender our demands."
Posted by: Fred 2009-01-03
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