{"id":2069437,"date":"2023-10-16T18:15:01","date_gmt":"2023-10-16T22:15:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/netanyahu-lists-hamas-among-irans-axis-of-evil-ahead-of-expected-offensive\/"},"modified":"2023-10-16T18:17:55","modified_gmt":"2023-10-16T22:17:55","slug":"netanyahu-lists-hamas-among-irans-axis-of-evil-ahead-of-expected-offensive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/netanyahu-lists-hamas-among-irans-axis-of-evil-ahead-of-expected-offensive\/","title":{"rendered":"Netanyahu includes Hamas in Iran&#8217;s &#8216;axis of evil&#8217; before anticipated attack."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fnetanyahu-lists-hamas-among-irans-axis-of-evil-ahead-of-expected-offensive%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2069437&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Hamas: Part of an Axis of Evil<\/h2>\n<blockquote>\n<p>Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has \u200clabeled Hamas as part of an &#8220;axis of evil&#8221; alongside Iran. He condemned this alliance of adversaries while \u2064preparing to escalate the Israeli military campaign against the \u200dterrorists.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3>A Struggle\u200b Between Light and Darkness<\/h3>\n<p>&#8220;Hamas is part of the axis of evil of Iran, Hezbollah, and their minions,&#8221; Netanyahu declared in the Israeli parliament, known as the Knesset. &#8220;This is \u2063a struggle between the children of light and the \u200cchildren of\u2062 darkness, between humanity\u200d and the law\u200d of the jungle.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h2>Israel War: Evacuation of Americans<\/h2>\n<p>As the conflict intensifies, the United States plans to evacuate stranded Americans by sea.<\/p>\n<h3>Drawing on American\u2062 Rhetoric<\/h3>\n<p>Netanyahu&#8217;s\u2064 sweeping condemnation seemed to draw inspiration from American political rhetoric, \u2064reminiscent\u2063 of George W. Bush&#8217;s 2002 State of the Union address where he listed Iran as \u2064part of an &#8220;axis of evil&#8221; \u200calongside North Korea\u2064 and Saddam Hussein&#8217;s Iraq. Netanyahu also referenced George H.W. Bush&#8217;s characterization of the first\u200c Persian Gulf Crisis as \u2062an opportunity to establish a &#8220;new world order&#8221; based on the rule of law.<\/p>\n<p>By framing the upcoming conflict \u2063in civilizational terms, Netanyahu aimed to resonate with Western leaders.<\/p>\n<h3>A Call to the Enlightened World<\/h3>\n<p>&#8220;They want \u2063to return the\u200d Middle East to the abyss of\u2063 the barbaric fanaticism of the Middle Ages, whereas we \u200bwant to take the Middle East forward to the heights of \u200cprogress \u200dof the 21st century,&#8221; Netanyahu emphasized. \u2062He referred to the Iran-backed terrorists who recently carried out a massacre, killing over 1,400 people in \u200dsouthern \u200dIsrael on October 7. Netanyahu urged\u2062 the\u200b enlightened world \u200dto stand united, stating, &#8220;Our war \u2063is also your war. If we do not stand\u200b together in \u2064a united front, it will reach you as well.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h2>Preparing for a \u200cMajor Offensive<\/h2>\n<p>Israeli forces have called for an evacuation of the Gaza Strip \u2062north of\u200c the Gaza River, indicating preparations for a\u2062 significant ground offensive \u2063into Gaza City. Russia and Iran have warned that this campaign could escalate into a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-announces-more-russia-sanctions-but-refuses-to-sanction-putin-himself-sends-7k-more-u-s-troops-to-germany\/\" title=\"Biden Announces More Russia Sanctions But Refuses to Sanction Putin Himself \u2013 Sends 7k More U.S. Troops to Germany\">multi-front war<\/a>, with the Iran-backed Lebanese Hezbollah\u200d forces ready to launch a vast arsenal of rockets at Israeli positions.<\/p>\n<h3>A Potentially Unpredictable Situation<\/h3>\n<p>Iranian President Ebrahim\u2063 Raisi expressed \u2062concern that the war and clashes in Gaza could spread to other fronts, making it more challenging to control the situation. Russian President Vladimir Putin echoed this warning to \u200bexert diplomatic \u200cpressure on Netanyahu. However,\u2062 experts suggest that Moscow may not desire a major expansion of the conflict.<\/p>\n<p>Former Estonian diplomat Peeter Raudsik stated, &#8220;As for the\u2063 Russians, they don&#8217;t feel that\u2062 it&#8217;s contained&#8230; it&#8217;s unpredictable, and \u2064I doubt the Russians are very happy with this.&#8221; He added that no party \u200cinvolved truly wants a \u200bground offensive, including Netanyahu, but circumstances have left him with no other choice.<\/p>\n<h2>Diplomatic Efforts and \u200bIsraeli Focus<\/h2>\n<p>Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with \u200dNetanyahu during his \u200dsecond trip to \u2063Israel in less than a week. U.S. officials are reportedly urging the Israel Defense \u2064Forces to develop a strategy that goes beyond the initial goal of \u200cdestroying Hamas. \u2062However, Israeli\u2062 officials have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/momentum-grows-in-congress-to-boycott-beijing-olympics\/\" title=\"Momentum Grows in Congress to Boycott Beijing Olympics\">expressed hesitation<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Israeli Ambassador Gilad Erdan, who leads the Israeli mission to the United Nations, emphasized, &#8220;We&#8217;re not thinking now about what will happen the day after \u200dthe war. We need\u200c to win this war, and that&#8217;s the only thing that \u2063we&#8217;re focused on.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3>Netanyahu&#8217;s Determination for Victory<\/h3>\n<p>Netanyahu\u2064 vowed that Israeli forces would \u2062be &#8220;storming forward&#8221; to \u200ddestroy Hamas. He declared, \u2064&#8221;Our goal is \u200dvictory,\u2063 a\u200c crushing \u2064victory over Hamas, \u200ctoppling its\u200c regime, and removing its threat to the State of Israel once and for all.&#8221; Netanyahu acknowledged that achieving this victory would require determination, sacrifice, and\u200d <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/netanyahu-lists-hamas-among-irans-axis-of-evil-ahead-of-expected-offensive\/\" title=\"Netanyahu includes Hamas in Iran's 'axis of evil' before anticipated attack.\">overcoming difficult moments<\/a> and\u200d pitfalls. However, he remained confident that Israel would prevail, as their \u200dvery existence in the region is threatened by dark forces.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Click here to read more from The Washington Examiner.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What role does Iran play\u200c in supporting\u200c Hamas and Hezbollah?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Dangerous\u200d Alliance<\/h3>\n<p>The\u2063 alliance between Hamas, Iran, and Hezbollah poses\u2064 a significant threat \u200dnot only to Israel but also to the \u2064stability and security\u2064 of\u200c the entire \u200cregion.\u200d Hamas, \u2064a Palestinian Islamist organization, has long been designated as a terrorist group by countries such as the United States, Canada, and \u200dthe European Union. With its extremist\u200c ideology and violent tactics, Hamas has\u200c shown time and again its disregard for innocent lives and its commitment to the\u2062 destruction of Israel.<\/p>\n<p>Iran, \u200con the other hand, \u200chas consistently supported Hamas financially, militarily, and \u200cpolitically. The Islamic\u200d Republic sees Hamas \u200das a powerful proxy in its struggle against\u200c Israel, providing it with weapons, training, and expertise. This alliance has allowed \u2064Hamas to build a vast arsenal of rockets and other weapons, posing a direct threat to Israeli civilians.<\/p>\n<p>Hezbollah, a Lebanese Shia\u2062 militant group, is\u200b also backed by Iran and shares a similar hostile \u2064stance towards Israel. With its extensive network and\u200c vast stockpile of\u2063 rockets, Hezbollah has the capabilities to strike deep into Israeli territory, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/four-vehicle-crash-kills-three-in-illinois\/\" title=\"Three people died in a fatal four-vehicle crash in Illinois.\">causing immense damage<\/a> and loss of\u2064 life.<\/p>\n<h3>A \u2064Case for International Action<\/h3>\n<p>Given the\u200b dangerous nature of this alliance, it is crucial\u2064 for the international \u2064community to unite in condemning\u200d and taking action against this \u200caxis of\u2064 evil. It is\u200d not only \u2064Israel that is at risk, but the principles \u2063of freedom, democracy, and peace that we hold dear \u2063are also under threat.<\/p>\n<p>The United States, as a global leader and advocate for democracy, must \u2063play a pivotal role in mobilizing the international community against Hamas, Iran, and Hezbollah. It \u2062is essential\u200c for \u200cWestern countries to recognize the gravity of the situation and\u200c stand in \u200dsolidarity with \u200cIsrael. This is a \u2062battle that extends beyond borders, and the fight against terrorism and extremism is a shared responsibility.<\/p>\n<h3>The Real Enemy<\/h3>\n<p>While\u200b it is important to focus on the immediate threats posed by Hamas and its allies, we must not forget \u2064the true enemy at the core of this axis of evil \u2013 radical Islamic ideology.\u200d Hamas, Iran, and Hezbollah are not isolated entities but\u200c part of a broader global \u200cnetwork of extremism\u200b that seeks to undermine peace, stability, and human rights.<\/p>\n<p>By tackling\u2062 the\u2064 root causes \u200cof extremism, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/weekend-media-wrap-vol-13-what-you-missed-if-you-werent-glued-to-the-sunday-shows\/\" title=\"Weekend Media Recap: Catch Up on Sunday Shows Highlights\">addressing socioeconomic disparities<\/a>, and promoting interfaith\u200d dialogue, \u2062we\u2063 can work towards\u200b a future where terrorism and violence are no longer the norm.\u2063 It is a long and arduous journey, but one that is essential for the well-being of future generations.<\/p>\n<h3>The Time\u2064 for Action is Now<\/h3>\n<p>In facing \u200cthe axis of \u2063evil consisting of Hamas, Iran, and Hezbollah, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is making a call for the international community to \u2062stand together \u200bagainst these \u2063destructive forces. This is not just a battle for Israel&#8217;s\u2063 survival, but a battle for \u2064the values that define our modern world.<\/p>\n<p>We cannot afford to wait until the threats become more severe, as the cost \u200bof inaction may be catastrophic. It \u200dis time for \u2062world leaders to \u2062step up, condemn terrorism in all its\u200d forms, and take decisive actions to neutralize\u2063 the axis of evil.<\/p>\n<p>Only by united and determined\u2063 action can we hope to defeat the forces of darkness \u2064and create a brighter future for generations to come.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hamas joins Iran in an &#8220;axis of evil,&#8221; claims Israeli PM Netanyahu, as he readies to escalate the military offensive against the terrorists. Addressing the Knesset, he labeled Hamas as part of Iran&#8217;s alliance with Hezbollah and their followers.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2069438,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2069437","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2069437","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2069437"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2069437\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2069438"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2069437"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2069437"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2069437"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}