Gaza City bore witness to a significant statement from Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh on Saturday, as he proclaimed that the Palestinian group stood at the “brink of a momentous victory.” This declaration came in the wake of an unanticipated offensive launched by Hamas against Israel, originating from the Gaza Strip.
In a televised address, Haniyeh stated, “We find ourselves on the cusp of an extraordinary triumph and a resounding conquest on the Gaza front.” His remarks were disseminated via the Hamas-controlled Al-Aqsa television network.
Haniyeh went on to underscore the urgency of the situation, asserting, “Enough is enough; the ongoing cycle of intifadas (uprisings) and revolutions in our relentless struggle to liberate our Palestinian land and secure the release of our compatriots languishing in Israeli prisons must reach its culmination.”
The surprise attack by Hamas has ushered in a heightened state of tension and uncertainty in the region. As this situation continues to evolve, the world watches closely, with the hopes for a peaceful resolution to this longstanding conflict ever in mind.
