A press release directly from the Israel Government Press office reveals what Jihad Watch has previously reported: Hamas was using Islamic State tactics as it stormed Israeli communities and took captives. Israeli President Isaac Herzog addressed the international community under the shadow of war, despite what many Leftists proclaim is merely a battle between Israel and the Palestinians, as they call for a ceasefire and for peace on both sides. If such a ceasefire were agreed to in the wake of the bloody Hamas assault, it could mean the end of Israel. That is, of course, the goal of all the major Palestinian political organizations; it is stated in the Palestinian National Charter and the Hamas Charter.
Palestinian National Charter:
Article 19:
“The partition of Palestine in 1947 and the establishment of the state of Israel are entirely illegal, regardless of the passage of time, because they were contrary to the will of the Palestinian people and to their natural right in their homeland, and inconsistent with the principles embodied in the Charter of the United Nations; particularly the right to self-determination.”
Article 22:
“Israel is a constant source of threat vis-a-vis peace in the Middle East and the whole world. Since the liberation of Palestine will destroy the Zionist and imperialist presence and will contribute to the establishment of peace in the Middle East, the Palestinian people look for the support of all the progressive and peaceful forces and urge them all, irrespective of their affiliations and beliefs, to offer the Palestinian people all aid and support in their just struggle for the liberation of their homeland.”
Hamas Charter:
“Israel will exist and will continue to exist until Islam will obliterate it, just as it obliterated others before it” (The Martyr, Imam Hassan al-Banna, of blessed memory).”
President Isaac Herzog’s Statement To The International Community:
As President of the State of Israel, I speak to you now from our capital city Jerusalem, under the dark shadow of war, as my nation continues to endure a savage attack from a cruel and inhumane enemy. To my mind, not since the Holocaust have so many Jews been killed on one day. And not since the Holocaust, have we witnessed scenes of Jewish women and children, grandparents – even Holocaust survivors – being herded into trucks and taken into captivity.
Hamas has imported, adopted, and replicated the savagery of ISIS. Entering civilian homes on a holy day, and murdering in cold blood, whole families. Young and old. Violating and burning bodies. Beating and torturing their innocent victims – Jews and Muslims and other faiths.
The brutality. The inhumanity. The barbarity of monsters – not humans – monsters.
Over the past days, I have spoken with leaders from around the world who expressed their deep outrage at the attack – including Vice President Harris, Secretary of State Blinken, the heads of the EU, the UN, NATO, and others closer to home like my friend President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed.
I call on all nations around the world:
- First – most importantly, make clear and loud condemnations of Hamas’ actions. Just as you condemned the abhorrent and unspeakable actions of ISIS, because today, they are one and the same.
- Second – those nations that have yet to do so: Designate Hamas in its entirety as a terrorist body.
- Third – make clear that Hamas carries full responsibly and accountability for the well-being of the hostages it has taken and demand their immediate return to Israel.
- And fourth – support Israel. In words and in deeds.
Israel for its part will continue to defend itself. The Government of Israel, Prime Minister Netanyahu, the IDF and all the Israeli security agencies have my full support. We will act with full force and unwavering commitment to eliminate this threat to our people. We will pursue all those who perpetrate and support such grievous acts against us.
I know the Israeli spirit will overcome. Unfortunately and sadly, there are hundreds of bereaved families all around the country, and thousands of injured being treated in hospitals around the country. Today and yesterday, I met some of the wounded in Asaf HaRofeh Shamir Hospital and Beersheba’s Soroka Medical Center, some of the best medical centres in the world.
If you ever want to witness the great spirit of my nation, the great spirit of the nation of Israel, you can see it in hospitals and elsewhere around the country. You will find a people united and committed to prevail, together, and come out victorious.
Let there be no mistake by any in the region who may consider operating against Israel. Israel is a very strong country and will employ all its might and strength to defend itself and its people.
I pray for the swift and full recovery of the injured, I pray for the bereaved families, and I pray for the wellbeing of those taken hostage. And through all this, with the solidarity and support of our brothers and sisters in Jewish communities all around the world, with our friends and allies all around the world, I know that Israel will emerge stronger, more resilient, and united.
Bexarkat says
Perhaps “improved upon” as well. Calls for the slaughter of innocents by the PA’s leadership should show the world that that they are not worthy of being a “peace partner.”