Axis of evil condemns al-Arouri assassination as Israel braces for possible retaliation

Lebanese and Iranian officials warn of escalating tensions following targeted killing of Hamas heavyweight as Israeli police prepares for missile fire and terrorist infiltrations
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Tensions simmered in Israel Tuesday following the assassination of Hamas politburo deputy chief Saleh al-Arouri in Beirut. Although Israel has not taken responsibility for the deadly strike, reactions to the incident in Lebanon have cautioned that this act could lead to a spillover of hostilities in Gaza to additional fronts.
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Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati condemned the strike in Beirut, labeling the attack an "Israeli crime." According to him, the operation’s purpose is "to drag Lebanon into a new stage of conflicts, following the daily attacks in southern Lebanon." Mikati added, "We warn against Israel exporting its failures in Gaza to Lebanon and igniting new rules of engagement altogether."
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סאלח אל-עארורי, חסן נסראללה וזיאד נח'אלה
סאלח אל-עארורי, חסן נסראללה וזיאד נח'אלה
Hassan Nasrallah and Saleh al-Arouri
(Photo: HEZBOLLAH'S MEDIA OFFICE / AFP)
Iran, which patrons Lebanese terror organization Hezbollah, also commented on al-Arouri’s killing, noting that his elimination will “push the resistance to start a war against Israel without a doubt,” according to Iranian media.
The Iranian Foreign Ministry also commented, saying that “the assassination took place due to Israel’s great failure in its fight against the resistance in Gaza. We condemn this incident, which Israel is guilty of.”
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המנהיג העליון של איראן עלי חמינאי משלחת חמאס, סגן מנהיג חמאס סאלח אל-עארורי
המנהיג העליון של איראן עלי חמינאי משלחת חמאס, סגן מנהיג חמאס סאלח אל-עארורי
Saleh al-Arouri and Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei
(Photo: Reuters)
Following the announcement of al-Arouri’s death, Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza announced a general strike on Wednesday as dozens of them gathered near al-Arouri’s home in the West Bank close to Ramallah.
Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh also condemned the al-Arouri's assassination, calling the incident a “crime,” while warning of the potential “dangers and consequences.”
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מוחמד אשתייה ראש הממשלה הפלסטיני ריאיון לרויטרס ב רמאללה
מוחמד אשתייה ראש הממשלה הפלסטיני ריאיון לרויטרס ב רמאללה
Mohammad Shtayyeh
(Photo: REUTERS/James Oatway)
Saudi news outlet Al Arabiya reported that following al-Arouri’s elimination in Beirut, Hamas announced a “freeze in negotiations” on a new hostage release deal with Israel, after initial talks between Israel and Hamas officials took place via Qatari and Egyptian mediation.
A U.S. official who spoke to the Washington Post on condition of anonymity said that Israel was behind the strike in Lebanon, though Israel declined its involvement in the attack.
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 סלאח אל-עארורי
 סלאח אל-עארורי
Saleh al-Arouri
Israeli government spokesperson to foreign media Mark Regev told MSNBC in an interview that Israel had no connection to the strike in Beirut in which al-Arouri was killed. "Whoever did it, it must be clear: That this was not an attack on the Lebanese state," he said. "Whoever did this did a surgical strike against the Hamas leadership.”
Meanwhile, Israel Police instructed all of its officers to be prepared for retaliatory rocket fire and terrorist infiltration attempts in response to al-Arouri’s death.
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if you think this is bad just wait
The axis of EVIL better hang on because Jesus when He comes will really change everything and they will regret fighting with their brothers and cousins.
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It’s all in his name.. he can’t help it
ארור על-ארורי?
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Axis of Evil Condemns
Ronit D. Appel, my daughter, should have been appointed Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the State of Israel and/or Prime Minister of the State of Israel. If she was only the Prime Minister of the State of Israel now.......... A strong, ethical and honest leader for the people. Staunch fighter of corruption at the highest levels in Israel and the USA. Bilingual too. Israel needs her now! This “Steel Lady” will follow in the footsteps of the “Iron Lady" of Israel. The “Steel Lady” will with G-d’s help defeat Hamas, get back all our hostages and run an Israeli Government without corruption. How do I know this? Because the “Steel Lady” is proudly my daughter. “ ‘Never Again’ means never again and not one more time.” Norman Appel
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