“Operation Al-Aqsa” is the name given to the terrorist attack by Hamas. According to Salah al-Arouri, the deputy leader of Hamas, “the operation’s objective is to defend Al-Aqsa and release the prisoners.”
After an early-morning assault by the terrorist organization Hamas from Gaza that included 2000 rockets fired at Israel and multiple locations where terrorists carried out raids and took over Israeli towns, the IDF launched a massive counteroffensive on Saturday.
The codename “Swords of Iron” was given to the Israeli offensive, which included numerous airstrikes in the Gaza Strip and the mobilization of thousands of reserve soldiers for potential ground operations.
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Unverified rumors claimed that 30 Israelis had been taken prisoner, and Israel confirmed that the mayor of the Shaar Hanegev Regional Council had been killed in one of the raids during a gunfight. In the southern town of Rahat, four Israelis perished as a result of rocket fire.
Mohammed Deif, the head of Hamas’ military wing, spoke this morning (Saturday) and admitted responsibility for the rocket attacks that were launched at Israel. Additionally, Islamic Jihad’s military wing is taking part in the offensive.
“Operation Al-Aqsa” is the name given to the terrorist attack by Hamas. According to Salah al-Arouri, the deputy leader of Hamas, “the operation’s objective is to defend Al-Aqsa and release the prisoners.”
Deif continued, “This is a response to “crimes in Jerusalem, the confiscation of land, the expulsion of Palestinians from their homes, attacks on houses, and harassment of people in the West Bank, as well as the siege on Gaza.” He added that “the era of occupation without consequences has ended.”
Top Hamas figures were also visible in television images from other countries. “We thank Allah for this victory,” said Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh. Alongside him, the terrorist strategist Saleh al-Arouri was also profiled.
