AiBotIn the aftermath of the targeted killing of Izz al-Din al-Haddad, commander of Hamas’s military wing, the Al-Qassam Brigades, leader Osama Hamdan expressed deep condolences to the Palestinian people and criticized the Israeli military for its actions. In an exclusive interview with Al Jazeera, Hamdan condemned the assassination as an attempt by Israel to exert pressure on Hamas and undermine the resistance movement.
“This is an attempt by the enemy to put us on our knees, to make us submit to their will,” Hamdan stated, emphasizing that Israel’s actions are directed at weakening Hamas’s resolve and willingness to resist occupation. The Hamas leader stressed that Israel’s targeting of key figures within the movement is a deliberate strategy aimed at undermining the legitimacy of the Palestinian cause.
Hamdan’s remarks come amidst rising tensions between Israel and Hamas, following the killing of Al-Haddad in a targeted operation by Israeli forces. The Palestinian resistance movement has vowed to retaliate against Israeli aggression, and Hamdan confirmed that Hamas has prepared contingency plans in the event of further escalation.
“We have options in place, and we will not hesitate to exercise them if the enemy declares the negotiation process a failure,” Hamdan said, warning that the resistance movement will not be intimidated by Israel’s military might. He emphasized that Hamas will continue to adhere to its commitment to the Palestinian people, despite Israeli efforts to suppress the movement.
In another development, Hamdan revealed that Hamas is engaged in discreet talks with mediators as part of ongoing efforts to resolve the conflict. He stated that these contacts are ongoing, but emphasized that it would be premature to draw conclusions regarding their outcome.
When asked about the impact of President Trump’s recent plan on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Hamdan was scathing in his assessment, arguing that the proposed solution is fundamentally flawed and would only serve to entrench Israeli control over Palestinian territories.
“The enemy has no interest in the American plan,” Hamdan said, emphasizing that Israel’s primary objective is to maintain its occupation over Palestinian lands, irrespective of the terms of the proposed agreement.
The killing of Izz al-Din al-Haddad has sparked widespread outrage among Palestinians, who see the assassination as a brazen attack on the resistance movement and the Palestinian people. In response, Hamas has warned that it will not be intimidated by Israeli aggression and will continue to resist occupation until the goals of the Palestinian people are achieved.
Hamdan’s statements underscore the deepening divisions between Israel and Hamas, and suggest that the conflict is unlikely to subside in the near future. As tensions continue to escalate, it remains to be seen whether international mediation efforts will be able to bridge the gap between the two sides or if Hamas’s resistance options will be forced into action.