During the interview, al-Zahar admitted the terror group's strategy during its 11-day rocket assault was to target Israeli population centers, “to attack the Israeli targets at very important points, including most of the overcrowded area in the civilian society.”

 

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Carl,  In a TV interview just 72 hours after the recent ceasefire, Hamas co-founder Mahmoud al-Zahar was asked a simple question: "Does the State of Israel have the right to exist?" Answer: "No."   During the interview, al-Zahar admitted the terror group's strategy during its 11-day rocket assault was to target Israeli population centers, “to attack the Israeli targets at very important points, including most of the overcrowded area in the civilian society.” Naturally, there was no outrage from the United Nations or international community to al-Zahar’s remarks. There was only condemnation for Israel, and why it acted to stop the terrorist group that was launching more than 4,400 rockets at its citizens. As nations around the globe turn a blind eye to attacks against Israel by Hamas and other terrorist groups in Gaza, the Jewish state has few allies to turn to. Thankfully, Israel can rely on the United States…and you. By working with AIPAC, you help ensure America’s leaders -- on both sides of the aisle – stand with Israel in support of her safety and security. That is why we are reaching out to ask for your support.   With your help, we will continue to work with our nation’s leaders to ensure they understand there is no moral equivalence between Israel’s actions and those of Hamas.  Hamas is an Iranian-backed terrorist organization that controls the Gaza Strip. Its charter explicitly calls for the destruction of Israel. Since 2005, Hamas and other terrorist groups in Gaza have launched over 20,000 rockets and mortars at Israel, carried out more than one hundred suicide bombings and dug dozens of terror tunnels to attack Israeli communities. Hamas deliberately puts Palestinian civilians in danger by firing rockets from civilian areas, including in and around homes, schools, hospitals, and mosques.   Help keep our leaders focused on the threat from Hamas. Please show your support by joining AIPAC today. Thank You, Brian Shankman Director of Regional Affairs and Development The mission of AIPAC is to strengthen and expand the U.S.-Israel relationship in ways that enhance the security of the United States and Israel.

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