Hamas’ new leader called President Bush an enemy of Muslims and said God has declared war on the United States. Speaking Sunday at a rally in Gaza, Abdel Aziz Rantissi said, “America declared war against God. Sharon declared war against God and God declared war against America, Bush and Sharon.”
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