Hamas Arming for New Fight

(Reuters) Nidal al-Mughrabi - "We have the right to use any weapon that we deem suitable and we have the right to get into (Gaza) any weapon that we see as appropriate," Abu Ubaida, spokesman for Hamas' armed wing, the Izz el-Deen al-Qassam Brigades, said Wednesday. Israel has said the brigades, estimated to number 25,000 fighters, have been seeking with Syrian and Iranian help to upgrade their rocket capabilities and put Tel Aviv and the Israeli heartland within range.


2009-12-25 08:10:17

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