Al-Zawahri: Muslims should support Hamas

[maddezmom]

Source: AP

CAIRO, Egypt - Al-Qaida's deputy leader called on Muslims around the world to back Hamas with weapons, money and attacks on U.S. and Israeli interests in a Web audiotape Monday, urging the Palestinian militant group to unite with al-Qaida's "holy warriors" after its takeover of Gaza.

The message from Ayman al-Zawahri, who is Osama bin Laden's top deputy, marked a major shift by al-Qaida, which in the past criticized Hamas for joining a government with the U.S.-supported Fatah faction.

The audiotape was clearly made after Hamas' takeover of Gaza earlier this month, marking a rapid response from al-Qaida's top leadership to the events. Its authenticity could not be independently confirmed, but it was posted on a Web forum where al-Zawahri has issued messages in the past.

Al-Zawahri urged Hamas to implement Islamic law in Gaza, telling it, "Taking over power is not a goal but a means to implement God's word on earth."



Read more: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070625/ap_on_re_mi_ea/palestinians_al_qaida

[acmavm]

1. 'The audio tape was clearly made'? They have signed affidavits

on who made them, do they?

I'm suspicious of any 'tapes' anyone comes up with.

[shenmue]

3. Who do you think made them?

Bozo the Clown?

:shrug:

Oh, those poor militants, being subjected to "fake" tapes that ruin their oh-so-clean reputation.

Excuse me, but I don't feel sorry for them for a minute.

[acmavm]

4. Don't be such an arrogant ass. I don't feel sorry for them either. I just think

that this shit is sooooo convenient. Like the bin Laden tapes. They're always whipped out when the bush** administration needs justification for it's losing battle(s).

Try not to be so snarky next time. And give up mind reading. It just isn't working for ya.

[The Stranger]

5. Try to think critically -- especially given the Junta takeover based on 9/11.

The Power of Nightmares

[shenmue]

2. More religious fanatics who want to kill everybody

Just what the world needs. :sarcasm:

:grr:

[Crowman1979]

6. The Likud party loves hamas.

So it can destabalize Palestine and give a reason for Israel to occupy it again. The world is being destroyed by religious fanaticism on all 3 sides.