Al-Qaeda affiliated group declares war on Hamas

[oberliner]

Al-Qaeda loyalists in Gaza declared war on Hamas Saturday after violent shootouts left 24 people dead, including Jund Ansar Allah leader Abdel-Latif Moussa.

In a message posted by al-Qaeda's websites the Islamic Swords of Justice, a group affiliated with the Salafi movement, vowed to avenge the deaths. "We tell our people who witnessed this crime that this is not over, and war is on its way," the message said.

The group warned residents of the Gaza Strip to stay away from government ministries and Hamas security offices.

"We call on our people to stay away from mosques attended by leaders of the infidels Ismail Haniyeh and the ministers and legislators of his government, who legislate against the will of Allah," the message added.

http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3762223,00.html

[demosincebirth]

1. What goes around, comes around

[oberliner]

2. Sad times

With the continued rift between Fatah and Hamas and this recent incident it appears that the Palestinians are a long way from getting their house in order.

To say nothing of the continued intransigence they are dealing with from the Israeli side.

[demosincebirth]

3. If they could speak with one voice peace may eventually come, otherwise

it will continue as is.