Former Hamas leader, Khaled Mashal, has urged Muslims worldwide to partake in a global “Day of Jihad,” or holy war, this Friday, October 13th.
Mashal, who led Hamas from 2014 to 2017 and currently resides in Qatar, relayed his message to Reuters earlier today, describing the situation as a “moment of truth” for the Arab and Islamic community. He emphasized the urgency, stating, “[We must] head to the squares and streets of the Arab and Islamic world on Friday.”
Hamas also called on Palestinians within Yehuda and Shomron to rise up against Israeli soldiers, and called on Arab citizens of Israel (“Our people within the occupied territories of 1948”) to revolt against the state.
Highlighting the importance of the call, Mashal said, “To all scholars who teach jihad … to all who teach and learn, this is a moment for the application [of jihad].” Additionally, he specifically reached out to Muslims in nations neighboring Israel, urging, “Tribes of Jordan, sons of Jordan, brothers and sisters of Jordan … This is a moment of truth and the borders are close to you, you all know your responsibility.”
Hamas referred to the day as “Al-Aqsa Flood” Friday, referring to the name of the operation in which it massacred more than 1,200 Israelis, wounded roughly 3,000, and kidnapped over 100.
The New York Police Department (NYPD) has issued a directive for all its officers to report to duty in uniform starting this Friday, as a precautionary measure in anticipation of potential unrest.
A memo circulated among all NYPD members on Wednesday night stated, “All uniformed members of the service, regardless of rank, are to perform their duties in the standard uniform and be ready for deployment.”
The memo further emphasized that officers will not be granted exemptions or shift changes, and this directive will remain in effect “until further notice.”
Additionally, the NYPD is intensifying security measures at all 77 police precincts, with the assignment of extra officers to monitor entry points and parking areas at these station houses, as outlined in an internal memo.
Those who question the validity of this report, it comes from MEMRI, one of the most reliable and trusted sources of information from the Muslim world for many years. YWN is in no way trying to fearmonger our vast readership. We are simply publishing factual information, as well as to inform people around the globe ton remain vigilant. It is also the lead headline on one of the most visited websites in the world, the DrudgeReport.
The backdrop to this call is the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas, now in its sixth day. Over 1200 Israelis have been reported dead, with additional casualties still being discovered in kibbutzim by rescue teams.
Mashal has been in exile in Qatar since his 2012 departure from Syria, following tensions with President Bashar Al Assad. Ismail Haniyeh succeeded him and has been leading Hamas since 2017.
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will someone heads up if we are fasting in Israel tomorrow along with others in the world….thankfully I am not an American and if I was I would be ashamed beyond reality…..If I don’t talk to you here in Israel it is for that reason, some of you are the most selfish greedy and unapologetic animals and don’t deserve to live here…shame on, taking what goes to Israelis for yourself.
The saddest thing is that millions of innocent Gazans are gonna suffer and die because of Hamas, while their leaders watch from afar in Qatar
Pine Lake Park
Stop the propaganda. There are very few really innocent Gaza residents, as they always support the activities of Hamas, and most have at least one member (even kids) who are aligned with Hamas. They celebrate the death of every Jew, so please spare your tears for someone who are real victims. It is either them or us, there is no choice!
@tzedikis
What in the world are you talking about? (regarding Americans taking things)
You apparently have an issue with something but you didn’t say what.
Gaza residents elected Hamas. Elections have consequences.
there are no JUST by standers here we’re is all the money they stole for years leaders are the face of there people
YWN why don’t you block comments like tzedikis which are full of sinas Yisrael? We need achdus at this time.
Also, does Pine Lake Park’s excessive רחמנות על האכזרים שהיא היא אכזריות על הרחמנים have a place on this site?
Everyone carry an extra mag
Looks like the נכרים were correct for once with their silly “Friday 13th”
Question for the armchair attorneys who know something about criminal justice.
Is “Day of Rage” protected by the Freedom of Speech? If these biological accidents choose to stand and chant their vile messages of hate, perhaps it is. But once they begin expressinig this garbage in violence, they are not protected by anything excedt for immoral politicians like the Squad y”sh. If they show behavior that doesn’t respect human life, their lives should not be considered worth anything either. Would law enforcement stand by and watch them rage, or will they challenge violent behavior with lethal force? Lawyers to respond to this question?
@tzedikis
In E”Y, you don’t say tachanun until the end of Tishrei, in CHU”L you do. So it’s different.
In many Muslim nations, millions of students are taught:
“The only thing you need to know about Jews is how to kill them.”
Additionally, religious leaders and political leaders
make public speeches that repeatedly condemn Israel
and make many false accusations against all Jews.
Additionally, “The Protocols of the Elders of Zion” is a
perennial best-selling-book in Arab and Muslim nations.
Additionally, books stores and book fairs in Arab
and Muslim nations are overflowing
with anti-Jewish and anti-Zionist books.
Additionally, the Koran (chapter 5, verse 82) teaches that:
“JEWS AND POLYTHEISTS ARE THE WORST ENEMIES OF MUSLIMS”.
Not just enemies of Muslims, but THE WORST enemies of Muslims!!!
Additionally, other holy books of Islam 9Hadith) teach that The Last Day
cannot come until ALL JEWS [100%] are DEAD — even those
Jews who are non-Zionist, even those Jews who are anti-Zionist.
will NYPD shut down that mosque on Coney island avenue and and glenwood that had mastermind of World trade center attacks attend? the Pakistanis do most of the violence against Jews in Brooklyn