The military spokesperson of the al-Qassam Brigades, Abu Obeida, affirmed on Thursday that Zionist threats of war will only result in disappointment for the occupying forces and will not lead to the release of its captives.
In a video speech published on his Telegram on the occasion of the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan, Abu Obeida stated, “We are in a state of readiness and prepared for all possibilities, and the resumption of war will make us shatter what remains of the enemy’s image.”
He emphasized that “what the enemy could not achieve through war will not be obtained through threats and tricks,” warning that any escalation of aggression against Palestinians would result in the death of several Zionist captives.
Addressing the Muslim community, Abu Obeida reminded the two billion Muslim” that the people of Gaza were facing “genocide, starvation, and attempts of displacement in full view of the world,” asking, “What will you do to defend your dignity before the hand of the oppressors reaches you in your own homes?”
Commitment to ceasefire agreement
Regarding the ceasefire and prisoner exchange agreement, Abu Obeida explained that the commitment to the deal was out of respect for the pledges made by mediators from brotherly nations.
He accused the occupation of reneging on many of its obligations, which he described as basic rights of the Palestinian people, saying, “The enemy practiced bullying, procrastination, and arrogance, with a criminal and sadistic mindset nesting in the occupier’s brain across Gaza, Lebanon, Syria, and the entire region.”
In his message to the Islamic nation, Abu Obeida stated, “Your brothers in faith have sanctified their fasting with a stream of pure blood,” adding that the Muslim world would not regain its status among nations until the holy land is cleansed of the occupiers’ defilement.
He called on all fair-minded individuals and human rights advocates to expose the crimes committed against Palestinian prisoners, highlighting the Western double standards that “weep over dozens of enemy captives while disregarding the safety of our prisoners.”
Abu Obeida saluted the Yemeni people for their continued decision to support and strike the Zionist enemy, as well as the steadfast resistance fighters in the West Bank and the heroes carrying out fida’i operations.
The occupation might resume Gaza genocide
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed that his regime retains “the right at any moment from Day 42 to drop out of the negotiations and return to fighting if we are under the impression that the talks are pointless.”
He said he agrees with US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, who stated that Hamas and the occupation are too far apart to proceed to the second phase of negotiations, which, according to Netanyahu, jeopardizes the talks.
“There is a proposal in front of us. We are still in the agreement, we are not violating the agreement, but we are not returning immediately to war,” the Zionist premier indicated.
He further stated, “Who knows, we might need to,” adding that Witkoff offers a way to return all the captives from Gaza “in two releases.”
Addressing Hamas directly, Netanyahu warned, “If you do not release our hostages, there will be consequences that you can’t even imagine.”