The Hamas-controlled leader of Gaza, Ismail Haniyeh spoke publically Wednesday, the first time since the IDF’s military operations in Gaza began. Haniyeh blamed Israel for the murder of women and children and vowed that Hamas will not surrender until it wins the battle. “Our purpose proved itself and our fighters presented their enormous capabilities,” he stated, “All the mothers who sacrificed their sons only is a scenario of this effort that will succeed. Only blood will be victorious over the sword.”
In a televised speech in Gaza, Haniyeh stated that the death count is presently at 400 Arabs who were killed in Israeli air strikes. “The fight is not only aimed at the Hamas Movement and its government, it is against the entire Palestinian people,” stated Haniyeh.
Haniyeh added that the Arab children will be victorious over the planes and tanks of Israel. “The heroes of the Gaza Strip will win,” he ensured.