Wednesday, December 15, 2010

Hamas' Answer To Waning Popularity In Gaza? Hand Out Chocolates!




I think it's been about five years since Hamas was elected into power in Gaza and as most of the world know, and the people of Gaza certainly know by now, it's been a disaster. Who'd have thunk that a terrorist group just wouldn't know how to govern a population? But hey, the thugs and assassins of Hamas have been busy trying to regain some popularity with the masses and since they are scared to death of Bibi Netanyahu in Israel, they are focusing on their image back home.

From the report at Israel National News:

Hamas terrorists in Gaza have expanded their range of activities in recent weeks. In addition to their regular job of strictly enforcing Hamas rule and Shariah law, they have been busy sweeping streets, visiting schools, and even handing out chocolate in an attempt to win back popular support. The campaign was timed to begin weeks before the 23rd anniversary of the terrorist group's creation.

Leaders of the terrorist group denied that the campaign was a response to waning popularity. “We simply wanted to send a message that Hamas is still close to man in the street, despite being busy in power and politics,” official Ashraf Abu Daya told the Associated Press.

Daya was commenting on Hamas' decision to distribute chocolate to 300,000 families, each box of candy accompanied by a note saying, “From Hamas with Love,” possibly a contradiction in terms.

The campaign appears to be geared at improving the image of Hamas' armed police forces in particular. Police officers have visited schools and mosques, while others have handed out candy and flowers to drivers.

Not only has Hamas gotten into a popularity bind due to just sheer incompetence in governing, but they haven't won too many people over with their strict implementation of Sharia law in Gaza. There's plenty of Gazans walking or limping the streets of Gaza City who have been "escorted" to Hamas headquarters to receive some interrogation and punishment. But hey, a few scrumptious chocolates should make that all better, right?

Also, let us not forget how Hamas has literally STOLEN millions and millions of dollars in aid that stupid naive Western nations have poured into Gaza. Now, there is plenty of evidence that the people of Gaza are not starving or even hurting, but at the same time, I'm sure there are plenty of Gazans who are well aware that they have seen only a fraction of the world aid that has poured in - and since Hamas receives tons of financial and military support from Iran and Syria, it stands to reason that there are some Hamas leaders who have become quite wealthy over the past number of years.

It's my guess that if an election in Gaza were held tomorrow, Hamas would get their asses kicked...that is if the people didn't fear the same.


Hamas Woos Gaza Arabs with Chocolates as Its Popularity Wanes


Hamas terrorists in Gaza have expanded their range of activities in recent weeks. In addition to their regular job of strictly enforcing Hamas rule and Shariah law, they have been busy sweeping streets, visiting schools, and even handing out chocolate in an attempt to win back popular support. The campaign was timed to begin weeks before the 23rd anniversary of the terrorist group's creation.

Leaders of the terrorist group denied that the campaign was a response to waning popularity. “We simply wanted to send a message that Hamas is still close to man in the street, despite being busy in power and politics,” official Ashraf Abu Daya told the Associated Press.

Daya was commenting on Hamas' decision to distribute chocolate to 300,000 families, each box of candy accompanied by a note saying, “From Hamas with Love,” possibly a contradiction in terms.

The campaign appears to be geared at improving the image of Hamas' armed police forces in particular. Police officers have visited schools and mosques, while others have handed out candy and flowers to drivers.

Hamas' police have been in charge of enforcing increasingly harsh laws based in an extreme interpretation of Islamic law (Shariah). A recent campaign to arrest Gaza residents suspected of helping Israel fight terrorism has led to fear and mistrust as hundreds have been thrown in prisons, including doctors, intellectuals, and even members of Hamas; many of those arrested say they are innocent and claim confessions were extracted using torture.

'No to Recognition of Israel - Ever'
The main anniversary event, a massive rally honoring Hamas, was attended by senior Hamas members. The group's leader in Gaza, Ismail Haniyeh, addressed the crowd and pledged to never recognize Israel.

Haniyeh had suggested two weeks earlier that Hamas would accept a peace deal between Israel and the PA if the majority of Arabs who identify as “Palestinian” throughout the world accept it.

However, in his Tuesday speech, he clarified that Hamas aims to seize control of all territory between the Jordan River and the Mediterranean, including the entire state of Israel. Hamas might accept a deal with Israel in accordance with what founder Sheikh Ahmed Yassin said, Haniyeh said, “Liberate what you can of the West Bank, Gaza and Jerusalem, and where it cannot be liberated, declare a truce.”

However, the truce proposed by Yassin does not mean acceptance of another state on the land. Haniyeh said, “We will cede none of [the land], and we will not recognize the so-called state of Israel.” And that sums up the message to Israel: "From Hamas, No Love".

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