The spokesman for Hamas' al-Qassam Armed Brigades, Abu Ubaida, called on Tuesday (23) for an escalation on all fronts, in a televised speech marking 200 days since the start of the Israel-Hamas war in the Gaza Strip started on October 7th.
Israel says it is seeking to eradicate Hamas, which controls the enclave, in a war that has killed more than 34,000 Palestinians so far. The war began when the militant group attacked Israel, killing 1,200 and taking 253 hostages, according to Israeli figures.
In a video aired by Al Jazeera TV, Abu Ubaida praised Iran's attack on Israel on April 13, saying the direct strikes with explosive drones and missiles “established new rules, drew important equations and confused the enemy and those behind it.” .”
He also called for an escalation in the West Bank and Jordan, calling it “one of the most important Arab fronts.”
Jordan, which lies between Iran and Israel, intercepted and shot down dozens of Iranian drones that entered its airspace and were heading toward Israel, two regional security sources said on April 13.
“We call on the Jordanian people to step up their actions and raise their voices,” said Abu Ubaida.
He said Hamas was meeting its demands in the ongoing ceasefire negotiations – that Israel end its military offensive, withdraw forces from Gaza, allow displaced people to return to northern Gaza and lift the blockade.
“The occupation government is stalling in reaching a hostage exchange agreement and is trying to obstruct mediators' efforts to reach a ceasefire agreement,” Abu Ubaida said.
Qatar and Egypt have been trying to broker a ceasefire, but Qatar's Foreign Ministry spokesman said on Tuesday that all parties involved must “show seriousness” in allowing such efforts to succeed. .
Source: CNN Brasil
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