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Israel-Palestine
Hamas Vows to Continue Fight After Pullout
2005-08-13
In a show of force, founders and political leaders of the terrorist group Hamas appeared Saturday on a stage together for the first time in 10 years to tell the Palestinian people that the militant group's armed struggle will go on after Israel's impending withdrawal from the Gaza Strip.
"thanks Israel, we'll keep up the attacks. Don't you dare respond" Where are the EU denunciations? Hypocritical anti-semites.
In a direct challenge to the Palestinian Authority, the Hamas leadership positioned itself in front of the group's logo and a green Islamic flag to send a message that they have the right to possess weapons and to claim responsibility for pushing Israel out of the Gaza Strip.
Popcorn, please
The Hamas news conference comes just a day after the Palestinian Authority held its first official celebration — with the attendance of Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas — of Israel's withdrawal from the Gaza Strip and four West Bank settlements.

Speakers at the celebration made clear that all celebrations of the withdrawal would take place under the official Palestinian banner — the red, black, green and white flag — a message to Hamas which is planning military-style celebrations of its own.

Tensions between the Palestinian Authority and Hamas are heating up in the days just before Israel begins its withdrawal, with each trying to claim victory for Israel's evacuation of 25 settlements.
Posted by:Frank G

#5  Raptor --- so good to hear and see you back! Been watchin' for you....

Stay close
Posted by: Sherry   2005-08-13 21:09  

#4  Why withdraw now? What will Israel get out of this deal?

Evidence that they attempted to move along the so-called peace process, and a clear field of fire.
Posted by: Pappy   2005-08-13 20:49  

#3  Think about it,AP.Just what do think is going to happen when after the pull-out.HAMASS' fires some rockets and mortors into Israel.Israel will then be able to say to the Euro wennies(and others)"See we have done everything that we can possably do to make a deal with these animals".I expect a no holds barred,no mercy fight.And it ain't gonna be Israel who gets wupped.
Posted by: raptor   2005-08-13 20:42  

#2  Why withdraw now? What will Israel get out of this deal? There doesn't seem to be any motivation for them in this.
Posted by: Sping Phager7470   2005-08-13 18:47  

#1  This is a most excellent business opportunties for the Weapons Division of ACME of Gaza. My ammo sales will be huge, and based on prior accuracy of my countrymen, we will suffer only light would with millions of rounds fired. Maybe now I can afford that beautiful goat I want, Praise to Allah!
Posted by: Achmed of ACME of Gaza   2005-08-13 18:14  

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