Who preceded Ahmadinejad in announcing plans to destroy Israel?

Question

Iranian dictator Ahmadinejad has recently announced his plans to wipe Israel off the map.

We also know that before the Six Day War in 1967, Egyptian dictator Gamal Adel Nasser stated, "This is to be a war of annihilation."

Did anyone precede these gentlemen in planning to destroy the Jewish nation?

Answer 1

Amazing that Nasser said the same thing.

But how about Haman? He preceded Nasser.

Answer 2

Old story. They're always going to wipe Israel out and then go whining to the UN when Israel gives them a bloody nose.
"Stop the Israeli aggressor, they're picking on us again. We were minding our own business being good neighbours.
I liked the cartoon in the paper after the six day war. It showed an Arab on the ground and an Iraeli soldier standing over him with a bayonet to his throat. The Arab raised his arm and said "SURRENDER".

Answer 3

The ancient Egyptians.
The Babylonians.
The Greeks.
The Romans.
...
Hitler
Arabs (1948: "throwing the Jews into the sea)

Answer 4

In every generation a madman arises who seeks to destroy the Jews.

In every generation, the Jews survive.

Answer 5

Mr. Ahmadinejad is elected President of Iran. He came into power by vote. He is not a dictator. I myself do not agree with his some statements. You must read his statements minutely and try to understand his message. He is not anti-Jews. He does not like that his country should be subject discrimination by developed countries. He has also challenged the theory on the basis of which State of Israel was created on Arab land and is demanding relocation of population in the countries friendly to Jews.
Ground realities can hardy be ignored.
Israel is going to stay. However, it must implement President Bush road map and buy peace.

Answer 6

jasar arrafat.