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Saba Yemen
a day ago
- Politics
- Saba Yemen
Qassam Brigades: Three barrel bombs detonated in Zionist enemy vehicle hangars in Khan Yunis
Gaza - Saba: The Qassam Brigades, the military wing of the Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas), announced on Wednesday the detonation of three barrel bombs in Zionist enemy vehicle hangars south of the Batn al-Sameen area, south of Khan Yunis. The Brigades said in a statement received by the Yemeni News Agency (Saba): "On Monday evening, Qassam fighters were able to detonate three barrel bombs inside an enemy vehicle hangar south of the Batn al-Sameen area, south of Khan Yunis, in the southern Gaza Strip." It explained that enemy soldiers were killed and wounded. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print
Roya News
4 days ago
- Politics
- Roya News
"Israel' quit talks to prolong war, says Hamas official
Hamas senior official Khalil Al-Hayya accused the Israeli Occupation of deliberately withdrawing from ceasefire negotiations to prolong the war on Gaza and press forward with a plan to displace Palestinians forcibly. In a televised speech on Sunday, Al-Hayya said the suffering of people in Gaza had reached indescribable levels and that their sacrifices would not be in vain. He described Gaza's civilian population as enduring burdens beyond what nations or mountains could bear. Al-Hayya praised the armed resistance, particularly the Qassam Brigades, Quds Brigades, and other factions, claiming they had successfully disrupted the Israeli military's 'Gideon Chariots' operation. He emphasized that for the past 22 months, the resistance leadership had used every available tool and relationship to halt the Israeli aggression on Gaza. During that time, Hamas participated in difficult negotiations and demonstrated what he described as maximum flexibility, without compromising core Palestinian principles. According to Al-Hayya, Hamas had responded positively to all proposals put forth by mediators in the most recent round of talks and had reached broad agreement on many of the items. However, he said the group was taken by surprise when both the Israeli delegation and US envoy Steve Wietkoff abruptly withdrew from the talks, calling it a 'blatant move' intended to sabotage negotiations and continue the war. He rejected what he described as 'the occupation's negotiation games,' insisting that the Palestinian people should not be made victims of political manipulation. Al-Hayya described the Israeli withdrawal as part of a broader strategy to waste time while enabling further genocide in Gaza. He said that even as the talks collapsed, the Israeli side criticized the agreed framework on aid distribution in an effort to sideline the role of the UN and local institutions. He also warned of a wider "Israeli" plan to displace Palestinians en masse, pointing to efforts to retain control over aid mechanisms that have already resulted in deaths, and the occupation's insistence on carving out a large section of Rafah to establish a buffer zone for the displaced. Al-Hayya said this move paves the way for forced expulsion, either through Egypt or the sea, as part of what he called a clear attempt to eliminate the Palestinian cause.
Roya News
23-07-2025
- Politics
- Roya News
Qassam Brigades announce strikes on ‘Israeli' tank, personnel carrier in Central Gaza
Qassam Brigades, the armed wing of Hamas, announced on Tuesday that its fighters targeted an 'Israeli' Merkava tank and an armored personnel carrier (APC) in the central Gaza Strip. According to a statement released by the group, fighters struck the Merkava tank with a "Yassin 105" anti-armor projectile in the chalets area of al-Jaafrawi, located southeast of Deir al-Balah. The attack reportedly prompted a helicopter landing to evacuate casualties. In a separate statement, the group said it also targeted an 'Israeli' APC in the same area with another "Yassin 105" projectile. Earlier in the day, the 'Israeli' military said a platoon commander and a combat engineering soldier from the Southern Brigade were seriously wounded during fighting in southern Gaza and were evacuated for medical treatment. As of now, no official statement has been made linking the military's announcement to the Qassam Brigades' attacks.
Days of Palestine
19-07-2025
- Politics
- Days of Palestine
Hamas: Israel Rejects Ceasefire Deal with all Captives release
DaysofPal- Hamas has accused the Israeli occupation of rejecting a comprehensive ceasefire deal that would have secured the release of all captives currently held in the Gaza Strip. In a prerecorded video released Friday, Abu Obeida, spokesperson for Hamas's military wing, the Qassam Brigades, stated that the group had recently offered a full-exchange proposal, but Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his far-right government turned it down. 'It's become evident that Netanyahu's criminal government is not serious about the fate of the captives, because they are soldiers,' Abu Obeida said in his first video address since March. He added that Hamas's proposal would have ended the war, guaranteed the withdrawal of Israeli forces, and allowed unrestricted humanitarian aid into Gaza. The rejection of the deal has stalled indirect negotiations currently taking place in Qatar. Abu Obeida warned that if the Israeli occupation withdraws from these talks, Hamas will not return to partial arrangements, including a 60-day plan being discussed, which would involve the release of 10 captives. According to Hamas, the group still holds around 50 captives, with approximately 20 believed to be alive. U.S. President Donald Trump, speaking during a dinner with lawmakers at the White House on Friday, claimed that 'another 10 captives will be released soon,' asserting that most had already been returned. However, Trump provided no details, and repeated predictions of an imminent ceasefire have so far yielded no results. In a televised statement, Abu Obeida also signaled that Hamas is prepared for a prolonged conflict if no deal is reached, vowing to continue ambushes and attacks targeting Israeli forces in Gaza. He also condemned the silence of Arab and Muslim leaders, accusing them of complicity in the ongoing Israeli offensive. 'The blood of tens of thousands of innocent people is on your hands,' he said, referring to the inaction of regional governments in the face of what he described as genocide. Meanwhile, Israeli forces continue to tighten their grip on Gaza, demanding military control over key corridors that separate different parts of the enclave, including the Morag and Magen Oz corridors. Aid remains largely blocked, and Israeli troops have been accused of shooting starving civilians at food distribution points, including those operated by the controversial Global Humanitarian Foundation (GHF). At the same time, the Israeli occupation is moving ahead with controversial plans to construct a detention facility on the ruins of Rafah, prompting widespread international criticism. On Friday alone, at least 41 Palestinians were killed in Israeli attacks, according to medical sources. The Gaza Ministry of Health reports that more than 58,667 Palestinians have been killed and 139,974 wounded since the Israeli genocide on Gaza began in October 2023. Since the collapse of the last ceasefire in March, 7,843 have been killed and nearly 28,000 injured. Health officials warn of a dramatic rise in deaths linked to starvation, with hospitals overwhelmed by children and adults arriving in critical condition due to malnutrition and exhaustion. The ministry described the humanitarian situation as 'unprecedented,' with a growing number of patients dying from preventable causes amid the ongoing blockade and destruction of Gaza's medical infrastructure. Shortlink for this post:
Al Jazeera
18-07-2025
- Politics
- Al Jazeera
Hamas says Israel rejected ceasefire deal releasing all captives in Gaza
The spokesperson of the military wing of Hamas has said Israel rejected a ceasefire agreement that would release all captives held in Gaza, and pledged that the group is prepared for a lengthy war if there is no deal. Abu Obeida, the longtime spokesperson of the Qassam Brigades, said in a nearly 20-minute prerecorded video released on Friday that the group had in recent months offered a 'comprehensive deal' that would release all captives at once – but it was rejected by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his far-right ministers. 'It has become clear to us that the government of the criminal Netanyahu has no real interest in the captives because they are soldiers,' he said, adding that Hamas favours a deal that guarantees an end to the war, a withdrawal of Israeli forces, and entry of humanitarian aid for besieged Palestinians. If Israel withdraws from this round of indirect talks held in Qatar, Abu Obeida said, then Hamas does not guarantee a return to any partial deals, including a 60-day deal currently under discussion that would see 10 captives released. Hamas is still holding 50 people in Gaza, about 20 of whom are believed to be alive. In his first video message since early March, Abu Obeida also said Hamas fighters are 'ready to continue a long battle of attrition' and will keep up ambushes across Gaza with the aim of killing or capturing invading Israeli soldiers. He slammed the leaders of Arab and Islamic nations, as well, for their inaction in face of the 'genocide' being committed by Israel, saying, 'Your necks are burdened with the blood of tens of thousands of innocents who were betrayed by your silence.' The comments come as the talks in Doha have not led to any results as Israel insists on maintaining and expanding military control over Gaza, including the Morag Corridor and the new Magen Oz Corridor that respectively separate Rafah and Khan Younis in the south from the rest of the enclave. As soldiers continue to block humanitarian aid to the besieged population and kill starving Palestinians at sites run by the controversial GHF, Israel is also advancing with plans to build a concentration camp on the ruins of Rafah despite international criticism. At least 41 Palestinians were killed by Israeli forces on Friday, medical sources confirmed to Al Jazeera. Latest figures by Gaza's Ministry of Health show that more than 58,667 Palestinians have been killed and 139,974 others wounded since the start of the war in October 2023, including at least 7,843 killed and 27,993 injured since Israel broke the last ceasefire in March. The ministry added that an 'unprecedented' number of starved people of all ages, including children, are arriving at emergency departments of the few hospitals left partially standing in Gaza in a state of extreme exhaustion and fatigue.
