Tunisian prime ministerial candidate Hamadi Al-Jabali, who is secretary-general of Tunisia's Islamist Al-Nahda Party, is thought likely to become the country's first democratically elected premier.[1] On November 13, 2011, he spoke at a rally in the coastal city of Sousse, where he said, "Brothers, you are witnessing a divine, historic moment: a new era in civilization, Allah willing, the sixth caliphate!"
Also speaking at the rally was Palestinian Legislative Council member from Hamas Houda Naim; in her speech, she praised the Tunisian people's revolution, and expressed hope that the liberation of Tunisia would lead to the liberation of Palestine. According to a report, this is the first time "in known memory" that a member of Hamas has addressed the Tunisian public.[2]
The following are excerpts from Al-Jabali's address at the rally; the clip was posted on the Internet on November 13, 2011:
Hamadi Al-Jabali: "The conquest of Jerusalem will set out from here, Allah willing.
"The Arab revolution began here, and the victory of the Tunisian people began here.
"The conquest will begin here, Allah willing. You can be assured of this, my brothers.
"Brothers, you are witnessing a divine, historic moment: a new era in civilization, Allah willing, the sixth caliphate!" […]
Endnotes:
[1] Sydney Morning Herald (Australia), November 18, 2011.
[2] Tunisia-Live Net (Tunisia), November 15, 2011.
