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Cleric elects himself Hamasâ âstriking hand in Iraqâ
An influential Shiite cleric in Najaf, Iraq, announced his support Friday for two of Israelâs biggest enemies -- the Palestinian militant group Hamas and Lebanon-based Hezbollah. "They can consider me their striking hand in Iraq whenever there is a necessity and whenever there is a need," Moqtada al-Sadr said in a sermon at Al Kufa mosque. OK, fair enough. Would you like a wheelchair Mr. Sadr? Oneâs recently been vacated. ... The streets leading up to the center were packed with people shouting: "Long live Sadr," "America and the Governing Council are infidels," and "Allow us to fight America." Did someone say, "bring it on"?? The cleric has been increasingly outspoken since Hamas founder Ahmed Yassin was killed by Israel last month. I think it started long before Yassin met his virgins. ... Al-Sadr said that even though Yassin "has killed a large number of people this does not justify the way he was brutally murdered." I donât think Yassin minds. Heâs with his virgins. What could be better. ... Al-Sadr condemned the United States and its presence in Iraq, asserting that "America does not want peace in Iraq or any place else." "Let all be fully aware that those war lovers, the Americans, have brought with them no good over the past year where there have been many problems and events. Only God can end this." Careful that God doesnât send you a JDAM care package straight from heaven, Mr. Sadr. Posted by: Rafael 2004-04-02 |
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