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Hamas military top dog: Our fighters are eager for death

Jul 29, 2014 10:54 pm By Robert Spencer

APTOPIX Mideast Israel Palestinians HeldOn this (and this may be the only thing), Hamas and the IDF are in complete accord. In any case, this is just another statement of the Islamic jihadists’ oft-repeated desire for death. A Muslim child preacher taunted those he has been taught to hate most: “Oh Zionists, we love death for the sake of Allah, just as much as you love life for the sake of Satan.” Jihad mass murderer Mohamed Merah said that he “loved death more than they loved life.” Nigerian jihadist Abubakar Shekau said: “I’m even longing for death, you vagabond.”

Ayman al-Zawahiri’s wife advised Muslim women: “I advise you to raise your children in the cult of jihad and martyrdom and to instil in them a love for religion and death.” And as one jihadist put it, “We love death. You love your life!” And another: “The Americans love Pepsi-Cola, we love death.” That was from Afghan jihadist Maulana Inyadullah.

“Our fighters are eager for death, Hamas military chief says,” Times of Israel, July 29, 2014:

The titular head of Hamas’s military wing sent out a fiery missive Tuesday night, claiming his forces are “eager for death” and saying the terror group would not cease fighting until Israel lifted its blockade on Gaza.

“Israeli soldiers are up against soldiers who are eager for death and united forces,” Mohammed Deif said in a recorded message broadcast on Hamas’s al-Aqsa TV. “The steadfastness of the Palestinian people is what will bring victory on the battlefield. The enemy is sending its soldiers to certain disaster.”

Deif’s voice was recognizable in the audio statement. He has survived repeated Israeli assassination attempts, leaving him limbless, and has operated from hiding for years.

Deif has headed Hamas’s Izz ad-Dine al-Qassam Brigades since 2012, though many analysts believe the group is actually controlled by his Number 2, Marwan Issa.

Despite reports earlier Tuesday that Hamas political head Khaled Mashaal had approved a 24-hour humanitarian truce, Deif said the group would not stop fighting until Israel ended it’s blockade of the Palestinian enclave, echoing statements from Hamas spokesman Sami Abu-Zuhri

“No ceasefire in Gaza before ending [the Israeli] aggression and lifting the siege,” Deif said. “We will not accept any compromises.”

Al-Aqsa also broadcast a videotape it said showed an infiltration by Hamas fighters into Israel on Monday through a border tunnel which resulted in five killed soldiers.

At least 1,210 Palestinians have been killed, including 109 on Tuesday, and 7,000 wounded since the start of fighting July 8, said Palestinian health official Ashraf al-Qidra. Hundreds of those have been Hamas fighters.

Israel has lost 55 soldiers, two civilians and a Thai national in three weeks of fighting to stymie Gazan rocket fire and destroy tunnels used to infiltrate into Israel.

Born in Khan Yunis refugee camp in the southern Gaza Strip in 1965, Deif became commander of the Al-Qassam Brigades in July 2002, following Israel’s assassination of his commander Salah Shehadeh.

Deif’s ascension was the result of years of terrorist activities in Gaza and the West Bank, including the kidnapping and killing of Israeli soldier Nachshon Wachsman in 1994 and the dispatch of suicide bombers to two Jerusalem buses in February and March 1996.

Deif’s oversight of a series of terrorist attacks saw him become a prime Israeli target over the past two decades.

His injuries marginalized him, but some members of the Israeli security establishment believe he regained command of the Brigades following the assassination of Ahmad Jabari in November 2012, a targeted killing that marked the start of Operation Pillar of Defense.

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  1. Richie says

    Jul 29, 2014 at 10:59 pm

    Hamas terrorists are eager to die ? I’m happy to hear it- Every last one to them needs to be wiped out

  2. IronyDome says

    Jul 29, 2014 at 11:02 pm

    There is a deleted scene from The Avengers, where Loki complains to The Other that his “force lacks finesse.” The Other says “Our warriors are fearless! They welcome a glorious death in battle!” To which Loki responds “That may actually be the problem.”

    And I thought,

    PALESTINIANS, ANYONE?

  3. Tradewinds says

    Jul 29, 2014 at 11:27 pm

    Islam is a blight on the world and should be eradicated, like Fascism and Nazism.

  4. No Fear says

    Jul 30, 2014 at 1:13 am

    They love death? Good! So f*** off and die and leave us non-muslims alone.

  5. Champ says

    Jul 30, 2014 at 1:52 am

    Hamas military top dog: Our fighters are eager for death

    ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

    The mohammedan mantra of the death cult: islam

    • Joginder Singh says

      Jul 30, 2014 at 3:29 am

      Wonder if the head of hamas is volunteering for duty {and martyrdom} on the front line or is it more likely that the hamas head rats and their Iranian paymasters will needless to say be hundreds of miles away

  6. Angemon says

    Jul 30, 2014 at 2:52 am

    The titular head of Hamas’s military wing sent out a fiery missive Tuesday night, claiming his forces are “eager for death” and saying the terror group would not cease fighting until Israel lifted its blockade on Gaza.

    Except those surrendering in their underwear. Those prefer to live in an Israeli prison, where they probably have more rights than in any given mooselimb state.

  7. Charli Main says

    Jul 30, 2014 at 3:53 am

    If you love death so much, why are you hiding behind women and children???
    Come out into the open and fight like men, oh brave Muslim warriors !!!!!LOL.

  8. duh_swami says

    Jul 30, 2014 at 4:24 am

    I thought we were only supposed to love Allah and just ‘like’ death a lot. Love it or like it, there are freeways to play on, tall buildings and bridges to jump off of. Of course there are no virgin rewards for leaping in front of a fast moving train, but don’t let that deter you Abu. You may still be eligible for the boys pure as pearls. There is only one way to find out…jump today…

  9. Hank Rearden says

    Jul 30, 2014 at 4:47 am

    So what is all the Hamas whining about?

    They want death, and the IDF is prepared to give it to them.

    Sounds like a perfect arrangement. We don’t even need Kerry to negotiate it.

  10. Hank Rearden says

    Jul 30, 2014 at 4:50 am

    So, what is all the whining about?

    This sounds like an excellent arrangement. Hamas wants death and the IDF is prepared to give it to them.

    Don’t even need Kerry to do a negotiation!

  11. Rdlake says

    Jul 30, 2014 at 5:38 am

    They live a life of squalor & despair, with no end in sight. They look for any reason to check out & meet up with their 72 virgins.

  12. NDB says

    Jul 30, 2014 at 5:53 am

    As they wish… and every rock should be flipped until they get them all.

  13. Buraq says

    Jul 30, 2014 at 3:00 pm

    This five-star clown says he’s looking for death, while hiding underground for years and sending out pre-recorded messages of his brave words! Never mind, death is currently looking for him in the form of the IDF!

    Dead clown walking!

  14. Kepha says

    Jul 30, 2014 at 6:43 pm

    If Hamas is so eager for death, the very least Israel could do to show its respect and consideration would be to deal it out very liberally. Frankly, it doesn’t seem that these Islamic militants know much else besides how to die.

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