Abu Obaida, the official spokesman for the Al-Qassam Brigades, declared that the movement refuses to engage in any discussions regarding a prisoner exchange until Israel ceases its ongoing aggression against the besieged Gaza Strip.
In a recorded message, Abu Obaida emphasised that Israel’s actions demonstrate ignorance of the Palestinian people’s reality and civilisation, leaving them with no option but to “take revenge” against Israeli forces. He criticised Israel for what he described as repeated historical mistakes and foolishness, stating that the enemy has not learned from its past.
“The enemy is still repeating its foolishness and historical mistakes because it is disconnected from the reality of our people and ignorant of its civilisation,” he said in a recorded message, stressing that Israel has left the Palestinian people no choice but to “take revenge on them.”
Abu Obaida highlighted the continued confrontation by Al-Qassam brigades fighters against the Israeli army, asserting that they have inflicted significant losses. He added that since the start of the ground assault, Al-Qassam fighters have targeted and either completely or partially destroyed 720 Israeli army vehicles. Additionally, he noted that Palestinian snipers successfully targeted over 15 soldiers in the past week.
The spokesman pointed out that the Israeli army is preoccupied with creating a perception of victory and imaginary achievements while praising fighters in different regions, especially those in Yemen and Lebanon, who contribute to “confusing the enemy.”