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Abbas: ‘martyrs’ are ‘the most sacred thing we have’
P.A. leader Mahmoud Abbas says Palestinians “will enter Jerusalem as millions of fighters,” and claims that Palestinians are “Canaanites” and have been in Israel for 5,000 years.
Virginia imam advocates overthrowing ‘weak’ Arab states, prays for mujahideen
Imam Shaker Elsayed of Fairfax, Va.: “Arab regimes collaborate with Israel; we must remove Arab governments by any means possible.”
Lebanese MP says Hezbollah, Syria will invade northern Israel in future war
Hezbollah-bloc Parliament member Elwalid Succariyeh: In a future war, “we will invade the Galilee, the Hula Valley; we will help Syria liberate the Golan Heights.”
In the wake of Iran’s recent seizure of oil tankers in the area, Tehran is reiterating its position that it is responsible for security in the Persian Gulf, the Strait of Hormuz and the Gulf of Oman.
Top Iranian general: ‘Iran will never negotiate with Trump’
Defense adviser to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei says Tehran will not tolerate a situation whereby it cannot export oil through the Persian Gulf, saying “either everybody enjoys security and stability, or nobody does.”
Iraqi journalist praises ‘heroic Israeli army’ for strikes on Iranian targets
As Iranian targets are attacked in Iraq, liberal Iraqi journalist writes: “Many Iraqis love Israel and view it as an ally.”
Lebanese Phalanges leader blasts Hezbollah, says country can’t cope with refugees
Lebanese politician Samy Gemayel: “Lebanon cannot cope with such multitudes of Syrian refugees”; “Hezbollah is dragging us into conflicts we have nothing to do with.”
Arab-Israeli ISIS fighter tells BBC that Israel is just, unlike Syria’s Bashar Assad
Captured fighter Sayyaf Sharif Daoud: Israel isn’t nearly as bad as Assad’s regime; Israel treats Arabs justly, equally to Jews.
Hamas launches Facebook page for its ‘Liberation Vanguards’ summer camps
Hamas military wing ‘Izz Al-Din Al-Qassam Brigades launches Facebook page for its military summer camps, urges users to join its social-media channels via WhatsApp messaging application.
Iran releases footage of IRGC seizing British oil tanker
A man can be heard shouting “Allah Akbar!” on one of the Iranian vessels.
‘Infidels, don’t be fooled: Once our Muslims brothers come to power, they will never relinquish it’
Friday sermon in Jatt, Israel, by Sheikh Ahmad Badran: “Once Muslims come to power, they will never allow infidels to rule over Muslims.”
Senior Hamas figure calls on Palestinians to kill Jews
Hamas political bureau member Fathi Hammad calls on Palestinians worldwide to slaughter Jews, saying: “If Israel doesn’t lift the siege by [July 19], we will kill the Jews with explosive belts and knives.”