Hamas Leader Declares October 7 Attacks a Source of Pride, Touts Ceasefire as a Victory

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A senior Hamas leader, Khalil al-Hayya, proclaimed that Israel had failed to achieve its objectives in Gaza and described a recently announced ceasefire-hostage deal as a “historic moment.” Speaking to the German news agency DPA, al-Hayya stated, “Our people have thwarted the declared and hidden goals of the occupation. Today we prove that the occupation will never defeat our people and their resistance.”

 

In his remarks, al-Hayya praised the October 7, 2023, attacks that resulted in the deaths of approximately 1,200 Israelis, describing the events as a “military accomplishment” and “a source of pride for our people.” These attacks, characterized by widespread atrocities, were the deadliest massacre of Jews in a single day since the Holocaust. He further declared that the operation would be remembered as a defining moment to be celebrated by future generations of Palestinians.

 

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Al-Hayya, who serves as the deputy chairman of Hamas’s political bureau and the group’s chief negotiator in ceasefire and hostage talks, reiterated Hamas’s commitment to the destruction of Israel. He described Jerusalem and the Al-Aqsa Mosque as central to their mission, stating, “Our people will expel the occupation from our land and from Jerusalem at the earliest time possible.” He also asserted, “Our enemy will never see a moment of weakness from us.”

 

The leader extended his praise to Hamas’s allies, including Hezbollah in Lebanon and the Houthi rebels in Yemen, for their coordinated attacks on Israel. He emphasized the solidarity among groups aligned against Israel and underscored the continuing resistance movement.

Hamas remains in possession of two Israeli civilians who entered Gaza in 2014 and 2015, as well as the bodies of two Israeli soldiers killed in 2014.

 

Despite engaging in negotiations for the ceasefire, al-Hayya insisted that Hamas would not waver in its objectives and celebrated the ceasefire deal as an achievement that reflects their resolve.

 

Based on a report by NYT | TOI 2024-01-17

 

 

[TedG]

Stupid savage.