In a recorded message on Sunday, Abu Obeida, the spokesperson for the Al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas, addressed the public following the implementation of the ceasefire in Gaza.
During his speech, Abu Obeida discussed the ceasefire agreement and the course of the battle that Palestinian resistance forces fought against the Israeli occupation over the past 15 months. He highlighted the transformative impact of “Operation Al-Aqsa Flood” in the region, emphasizing the new dynamics it has established in the ongoing struggle against the occupier.
“The Palestinian people have made unprecedented sacrifices for their freedom and their holy sites over the course of 471 days,” Abu Obaida stated.
He further expressed that the immense sacrifices and bloodshed of the Palestinian people would not be in vain, affirming, “We deeply feel the great pain our people are enduring, but this is the cost of liberating our land, people, and sacred sites.”
Ceasefire Agreement Implementation
In reference to the ceasefire agreement that took effect on Sunday afternoon, Al-Qassam Brigades’ Abu Obeida said that reaching a ceasefire agreement to end Israeli aggression had been the resistance’s goal for many months, even from the very beginning of the aggression.
He added that the Al-Qassam Brigades and other resistance factions are fully committed to the agreement but emphasized that its success depends on the Israeli occupation’s adherence to it. He also called on mediators to hold the occupation accountable for implementing the ceasefire.
Abu Obeida remarked that “471 days have passed since the historic ‘Operation Al-Aqsa Flood,’ which drove the final nail into the coffin of the occupation.” He noted that while the battle began at the Gaza borders, it significantly altered the region’s dynamics and introduced new equations into the struggle with the occupier.
New Fronts and International Support
Abu Obeida further explained that the battle had opened new fronts and forced the Israeli enemy to turn to international powers for assistance.
He extended his gratitude to Hezbollah’s Islamic Resistance in Lebanon, Ansarullah in Yemen, and the Islamic Resistance in Iraq for their unwavering support of the Gaza resistance, describing them as “companions in arms” who paid a heavy price during the battle.
The Al-Qassam spokesperson also praised the Jordanians who crossed the borders and launched attacks on “Israel,” underscoring that all attempts to normalize relations between “Israel” and the region would be met with the “tsunami of awareness and resistance from free nations.”
Abu Obaida Thanked #Iran Hezbollah Lebanon, Ansarallah Yemen, Iraqi Resistance but not thanked Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and others. #Gaza
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Future Responsibilities
During his speech, Abu Obeida, spokesperson for the Al-Qassam Brigades, discussed the course of the battle in Gaza, emphasizing the unity and strength of the resistance. He stated, “The Al-Qassam Brigades fought alongside all resistance factions as one force across the entire Gaza Strip, delivering decisive blows to the enemy.”
He praised the bravery and determination of the fighters, saying, “Our fighters displayed exceptional courage and resilience until the final hours of the battle, fighting under seemingly impossible circumstances.”
Abu Obeida noted that the last confrontation with the Israeli occupation was an uneven one, both in terms of combat capabilities and military ethics.
“While we struck the enemy’s forces, they resorted to new and horrific methods of brutality against our people,” he added.
He highlighted the leadership of the resistance, pointing to the sacrifices of figures such as Ismail Haniyeh, Yahya Sinwar, and Saleh Al-Arouri, who led the battle alongside the countless martyrs.
Popular Support
Abu Obeida also touched on the widespread popular support for the Gaza resistance, noting that they receive millions of messages of solidarity from across the Arab and Islamic nations.
Looking ahead, he stressed that the major responsibility now lies with the Palestinians in the West Bank. He specifically praised Jenin, calling it “the sister of Gaza in courage and resilience.”
Source: Al-Manar Website
