Hamas and Hezbollah Get Islamist Backlash for Mourning Pope
death of Pope Francis from Hamas, Hezbollah and other Islamist groups and Islamic leaders have drawn an online backlash from those who take an even harder line.The backlash shows the divisions among Islamists as they are caught in global ideological battles and conflicts that have dimensions beyond the religious.Pope Francis had been an outspoken critic of Israel’s war with Hamas in Gaza since the Hamas attack of October 2023 and had often voiced sympathy for the territory’s people, winning him praise from Palestinians.
He had also championed interfaith dialogue. But for those taking an even harder Islamist line that was still no reason to honor a Christian.Following the death of Pope Francis, both Hamas and Hezbollah issued statements mourning his passing and praising his legacy.
Hamas called him “a man of humanitarian stances who opposed aggression and genocide,” while Hezbollah described him as “inspiring,” highlighting his support for Lebanon and commitment to interfaith dialogue.On social media, hardline voices accused Hamas and Hezbollah of theological betrayal masked as political pragmatism.”Hamas—one day offering condolences for the Rafidi who kills Sunnis, and another day for the Pope—and then they expect victory from God…,” wrote one user on X.
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