Khaled Mashaal, head of Hamas' political bureau in Damascus, responded to the killing of commander Mazen Faqha during a speech to Hamas supporters on Monday evening, accusing Israel, despite the fact that no proof had been given and declared, "Israel has decided to change the rules of the game? We accept the challenge."
The terrorist organization is hanging the connection to Israel on the fact that the assassins apparently managed to escape from the area via the sea - something they claim only Israel can do.