The spokesperson for the Al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas, Abu Obeida, warned on Sunday that the region is facing a broad military aggression, accusing the zionist occupation of expanding its attacks and spreading destruction across multiple fronts.
Abu Obeida said the ongoing escalation reflects what he described as blatant violations that undermine international norms, adding that the aggression has extended beyond Gaza to Lebanon, Yemen, and even targeted regional states.
He added that the assault on Lebanon came after 14 months of sustained escalation, stressing that the scale of violence reflects a widening confrontation across the region.
Al-Aqsa, prisoners at the center of escalation
Abu Obeida stressed that any harm to al-Aqsa Mosque or Palestinian prisoners “will not pass without response,” calling for mass mobilization in defense of both.
He urged Palestinians in the West Bank, al-Quds, and the Palestinian territories occupied in 1948 to move toward al-Aqsa, while also calling for broader demonstrations across the region and globally.
He further called on Palestinians to carry out what he described as “qualitative operations” in defense of detainees, warning against internal divisions and distractions amid what he framed as a critical moment for the region.
Criticism of prisoner policies, ceasefire process
Addressing proposed measures related to Palestinian detainees, Abu Obeida described a potential “execution law” as a “stain of shame,” warning of its implications.
He said that efforts being advanced through mediators are highly dangerous, adding that the Palestinian side has fulfilled its commitments responsibly in order to remove pretexts used by the occupation.
Abu Obeida also called for pressure to ensure the zionist side adheres to the first phase of the ceasefire agreement before moving to subsequent stages, accusing it of obstructing progress and urging the United States to assume responsibility.
Iran, Lebanon, Yemen linked to Gaza
Turning to regional developments, Abu Obeida condemned attacks on Iran, drawing parallels between incidents there and events in Gaza.
He expressed support for Lebanon and its resistance, voicing confidence in Hezbollah, and reiterating calls for increased confrontation with Israeli forces.
He added that actions carried out by Iran, Lebanon, and Yemen are part of a broader continuum linked to the Gaza war, describing them as an extension of Operation al-Aqsa Flood.
Abu Obeida concluded that escalating attacks across the region signal deeper instability, asserting that such strategies will not achieve their intended goals and warning that imposed political outcomes are unlikely to succeed.