The Hamas and Hizbullah terrorist organizations have entered an agreement reaffirming that “the resistance and steadfastness option is the only option in confronting the current pressure.” “Resistance” refers to the use of violent attacks.
Word came in a statement issued after talks in Beirut between Hizbullah chief Sheikh Hasan Na’srallah and Hamas leader Khalid Mash’al.
Speaking to reporters afterwards, Mashal said the “resistance program” (terrorism) was being fought “particularly by the U.S. administration and the Zionist enemy.” But referring to the overwhelming success of Hamas in last week’s Gaza municipal elections, he said, “the resistance program is making progress in various fields, making successes and winning the support and confidence of our Palestinian people inside and outside (Palestinian areas.)”