Fadlallah made statements in favour of suicide bombings against Israeli citizens . In a 2002 interview with '' The Daily Telegraph , '' he said : His support for suicide bombings against Israel were based on the grounds that the latter uses advanced weaponry ; it was also claimed that he wished that the state of Israel would cease to exist . Following the Mercaz HaRav massacre , Fadlallah called the attack " heroic . " Western sources also cite his favour for suicide bombings against Israeli citizens . Fadlallah explained the religious basis for suicide attacks in an interview with '' Daily Star ''
Mercaz HaRav massacre
Mercaz HaRav massacre
Mohammad Hussein Fadlallah