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We must not forgive Iran’s president.
We must not forgive the despicable Jews who met with him and kissed him.
Originally posted by LwSiX
reply to post by Harlequin
Just out of curiosity why would Israel nuke Germany? That doesn't make any sense to me.
Originally posted by Harlequin
reply to post by John Matrix
you seem to forget the biblical land of judea is just that biblical and not exactly releated to the land today - also many peoples lay claim to Jeruslem , you know a few wars have been fought over that `chunk of real estate`
Originally posted by ringels
They have the absoluteworst DNA of all humans. They were kicked out everywhere for centuriesfrom most countries. They are completely convinced, that they are betterthan anyone else, total brainwashed. The only way they will ever wake up from their fantasies is when the rest of the billions of people show them, who they are, a tiny weeny bunch of misguided missiles of crap.
Originally posted by pepsi78
Hamas has won an election,
List of Presidents of the Palestinian National Authority (1994-Present)
* Yasser Arafat (5 July 1994 - 11 November 2004)
* Rauhi Fattouh (11 November 2004 - 15 January 2005) (acting)
* Mahmoud Abbas (15 January 2005 - Present)
Hamas movement considers January 9 to be the last date of 'Abbas' presidential term,
Hamas movement considers January 9 to be the last date of 'Abbas' presidential term, and are threatening to declare him illegitimate after that date, and possibly declaring the speaker of the Palestinian Legislative Council, 'Aziz A-Dweik, as the legitimate chairman.
On the other hand, Fatah and other PLO factions insist that January 9 will be just another normal day and that 'Abbas is the legitimate chairman before, during and after that date until elections are held.
In the absence of a constitutional court, there is no Palestinian body that can solve this dispute between the two big factions.
In June, renewed fighting broke out between Hamas and Fatah. During a brief civil war Hamas seized control of Gaza and the Palestinian Authority was effectively split in two with Hamas controlling Gaza and Fatah controlling the West Bank. President Mahmoud Abbas dismissed the Hamas-led Palestinian Authority government.
The escalating Palestinian conflict took a step closer to civil war today as Hamas forces seized control of key strategic positions including the main north-south road in Gaza.
The Islamist group's armed wing issued an ultimatum for Fatah fighters in Gaza to surrender their weapons by Friday, as they closed in on control of Gaza City.
Mahmoud Abbas, the Palestinian President and leader of the secular Fatah, called for an end to the “madness” and accused Hamas of launching a coup attempt.
Originally posted by bismarcksea
Yeah....Cry me a river for the Palestinians. They have had chance after chance for peace and to establish their own nation.
Israel and Egypt imposed a blockade on Gaza after the Islamic militant group Hamas seized power last year, ousting the forces of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas.
While Egypt has at times sought to facilitate negotiations between Hamas and Fatah, it has undeniably seen the Hamas takeover of Gaza last June as a potential threat. Hamas, after all, evolved directly out of the Muslim Brotherhood in Gaza, itself was originally founded under the tutelage of the Muslim Brotherhood of Egypt. The Egyptian government sees the Brotherhood as its most potent domestic threat.
When Hamas took over last year in Gaza, Egypt closed the border (Israel also closed its border crossing points to Egypt) and has characterized the Hamas takeover as an illegitimate coup.
Hamas sweeps to election victory
Scenes in Ramallah
Islamic militant group Hamas has won a surprise victory in Wednesday's Palestinian parliamentary elections.
Preliminary results give Hamas 76 of the 132 seats in the chamber, with the ruling Fatah party trailing on 43.
The win poses problems for efforts to restart peace talks with Israel, say analysts. Israel insists it will not deal with an authority including Hamas.
Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas, head of the Fatah party, says he remains committed to a peaceful settlement.
Perhaps what is most striking about this debate is that there was virtually no disagreement on the facts. Three panelists argued that Hamas is a terrorist organization. Three others responded that Hamas now leads a legitimate, democratically elected government and is not a terrorist group
Originally posted by masonwatcher
Err! Most of us are not of your brand of 'Christianity?' or even Christians so why do you feel the need to spout your personal mythology at us? You don't see anyone else but murderous zionists doing the same. Do wish to be associated with them?
When Hamas took over last year in Gaza, Egypt closed the border (Israel also closed its border crossing points to Egypt) and has characterized the Hamas takeover as an illegitimate coup.
coup
noun
1. a sudden and decisive change of government illegally or by force
But it's ok for you to spout those beliefs in which you put your faith in.
Are you a Muslim?
Originally posted by masonwatcher
For the record, my opinions are strictly based on the historical narrative of the Palestinian experience and the process and justifications used to artificially create the state of Israel. I have opinions based on no factually unjustifiable facts. Of course you are welcome to draw your own conclusions from the same information or any other checkable references, but kindly keep your personal religious beliefs to yourself.
My religion is immaterial to this discourse.
Even Egypt calls the Hamas takeover of Gaza illegitimate!
Just because Hamas won 76 seats in the government doesn't mean that they can just run around and govern Gaza, (after dispelling the rest of the government), any way they like! There are STILL other elected officials that are suppose to also help govern the country!
Isn't it called a "coup" when part of a government takes over land from the highest government official (and the rest of the elected government officials) to govern it by themselves?
After failing to anticipate Hamas’s victory over Fatah in the 2006 Palestinian election, the White House cooked up yet another scandalously covert and self-defeating Middle East debacle: part Iran-contra, part Bay of Pigs.