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"Iranian Unit" Destroyed, Hamas was Suprised
Arutz Sheva ^ | 1/16/09 | Ernie Singer

Posted on 01/16/2009 10:00:27 AM PST by Dawnsblood

The so-called "Iranian Unit" of Hamas has been destroyed, according to Gaza sources cited Thursday by the Haaretz daily. The sources said most of the unit's 100 members were killed in fighting in the Zeytun neighborhood of Gaza City.

The terrorists had been trained in infantry tactics, the use of anti-tank missiles and the detonation of explosives, among other skills, by the Iranian Revolutionary Guard at Hizbullah camps in Lebanon's Beka'a Valley, as well as sites in Iran.

The IDF Southern Command has reportedly stepped up ground operations in Gaza, in anticipation of a ceasefire declaration in the near future. Senior officers said Thursday that there are probably no more than a few days until the end of the fighting.

According to the Arab sources, when that happens Iran will send money to assist Hamas in restoring its military capabilities, in addition to the more widely-publicized program of rebuilding destroyed homes.

Hamas: We Didn't Expect it Two captured terrorists interviewed by Maariv/NRG say that Hamas was not expecting Israel's response to the escalation in missile attacks on Israeli targets that preceded Operation Cast Lead. One of them, a 52-year-old victim of a premature detonation who had already done time in an Israeli jail, said, "Hamas took a gamble. We thought, at worst Israel will come and do something from the air - something superficial. They'll come in and go out. We never thought that we would reach the point where fear will swallow the heart and the feet will want to flee. You [Israel] are fighting like you fought in '48. What got into you all of a sudden?" The second terrorist, a 21-year-old, said Hamas brought order to Gaza, but also brought fear. He noted that it was dangerous in Gaza for non-Hamas members, citing an instance of his being beaten and another in which he saw a friend killed when he went to get gas. "Now they're all gone," he said. "There have been no Hamasniks in the streets since the start of the campaign."


TOPICS: Extended News; Foreign Affairs; Israel; War on Terror
KEYWORDS: egypt; gaza; hama; hamas; iran; israel
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Lol!
1 posted on 01/16/2009 10:00:27 AM PST by Dawnsblood
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To: Dawnsblood

Israel has to finish this business quickly, times running out.


2 posted on 01/16/2009 10:02:10 AM PST by Badeye (There are no 'great moments' in Moderate Political History. Only losses.)
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To: Dawnsblood

Last words:”What’s that whistling sound?”

boom.....!


3 posted on 01/16/2009 10:04:51 AM PST by VanillaBlizzard
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To: Dawnsblood
The terrorists had been trained in infantry tactics, the use of anti-tank missiles and the detonation of explosives, among other skills, by the Iranian Revolutionary Guard

The Israelis trained them in a new skill....

burning in hell.

4 posted on 01/16/2009 10:04:59 AM PST by A message
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To: Dawnsblood

I wouldn't mind being in a war game with these ladies coming to rescue me as a "hostage."

5 posted on 01/16/2009 10:05:01 AM PST by wastedyears (In Canada, Santa says "Ho Ho, eh?")
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To: Dawnsblood

..”You [Israel] are fighting like you fought in ‘48. What got into you all of a sudden?”

LOL!

Too bad you are still alive to say it.

This entire article ought to be required reading.


6 posted on 01/16/2009 10:08:59 AM PST by Adder (typical basicly decent bitter white person)
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To: Badeye

Finish off Hamas then turn to Hizzboland.


7 posted on 01/16/2009 10:08:59 AM PST by AU72
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To: AU72

Ten mile wide radioactive zone between Gaza and Israel should help....just a suggestion.


8 posted on 01/16/2009 10:10:23 AM PST by Badeye (There are no 'great moments' in Moderate Political History. Only losses.)
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To: Dawnsblood

This is precisely why Israel needs to keep going.

Don’t quit until there is no one left to come out and play. Don’t quit until the top names in the Hamas org chart are either dead or in exile. And those that have fled, don’t let them come back. If they come back, target them and don’t let up until they’ve fled back out of the territory or they have assumed room temperature.


9 posted on 01/16/2009 10:11:18 AM PST by marron
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To: Dawnsblood
"You [Israel] are fighting like you fought in '48."

'Bout time.


10 posted on 01/16/2009 10:13:55 AM PST by AnAmericanMother (Ministrix of ye Chasse (TTGC Ladies' Auxiliary - recess appointment))
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To: Dawnsblood
It's about time Israel let slip the dogs of war.

To burning hell with all islamic terrorists!

Kill them all!


11 posted on 01/16/2009 10:16:01 AM PST by TSgt (Extreme vitriol and rancorous replies served daily. - Mike W USAF)
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To: Dawnsblood

Being destroyed can ruin your whole day.


12 posted on 01/16/2009 10:16:04 AM PST by Mad Dawg (Oh Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee.)
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To: Badeye
Ten mile wide radioactive zone between Gaza and Israel should help....just a suggestion.

Better yet a 10 mile wide radioactive from the Isreali border into Gaza.

13 posted on 01/16/2009 10:16:47 AM PST by AU72
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To: wastedyears
That is an interesting combination of footwear: boots, tennis shoes, and sandals.

Of course it took me a little bit to even notice their feet. ;-)

14 posted on 01/16/2009 10:16:51 AM PST by Stonewall Jackson (We failed, but in the good providence of God apparent failure often proves a blessing.-Robert E.Lee)
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To: AU72

Works for me.


15 posted on 01/16/2009 10:17:37 AM PST by Badeye (There are no 'great moments' in Moderate Political History. Only losses.)
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To: Adder
Too bad you [Hamas POS] are still alive to say it.

Sounds like an "irregular combatant" to me. Give him a choice: noose or firing squad.

16 posted on 01/16/2009 10:18:24 AM PST by Lonesome in Massachussets (The Democratic Party strongly supports full civil rights for Necro-Americans.)
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To: Dawnsblood

Suprise, suprise!


17 posted on 01/16/2009 10:21:06 AM PST by Lancey Howard
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To: Dawnsblood
You [Israel] are fighting like you fought in '48. What got into you all of a sudden?"

George Bush is leaving office, Hussein will be president very soon. It's called making hay while the sun's still shining.

18 posted on 01/16/2009 10:22:36 AM PST by xJones
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To: Dawnsblood

They blowed up real good!


19 posted on 01/16/2009 10:24:35 AM PST by McGruff
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To: Dawnsblood

“The terrorists had been trained in infantry tactics, the use of anti-tank missiles and the detonation of explosives, among other skills, by the Iranian Revolutionary Guard at Hizbullah camps in Lebanon’s Beka’a Valley, as well as sites in Iran.”

Then for their final training they all went to Gaza and the IDF taught them all how to die.

Here end’th the lesson.
JB


20 posted on 01/16/2009 10:27:52 AM PST by thatjoeguy (Just my thoughts)
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