Hamas says it ‘remains steadfast’ in face of Israeli offensive in Jabalia refugee camp

In a statement, Rishq said: “Our people’s choice will always remain … steadfastness on the ground, resilience, and resistance against the occupation’s aggression.”
He characterised the Israeli actions as akin to “Nazi terrorism,” highlighting that “since Oct. 7 of last year, the Israeli army has engaged in various forms of aggression against Palestinians in Gaza, the occupied West Bank, and Jerusalem without achieving any of its violent objectives.”
“Those who hold firmly to their land and defend their rights will have the final word, while this fascist enemy will only reap further disappointment, failure, and defeat, despite international silence and complicity,” he added.
The Israeli army has warned Palestinians in Jabalia, Beit Hanoun, and Beit Lahia to evacuate their homes and move south. However, the Gaza authorities endorsed residents about complying, labelling these warnings as “deception and lies.”
This marks the third ground operation by the Israeli army in Jabalia since the onset of the ongoing war on 7 October 2023, following previous incursions in November and December of last year.
Israel has continued its brutal offensive on the Gaza Strip following an attack by the Palestinian group, Hamas, last year, despite a UN Security Council resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire.
More than 42,000 people have since been killed, mostly women and children, and over 97,700 others injured, according to local health authorities.
The Israeli onslaught has displaced almost the entire population of the Gaza Strip amid an ongoing blockade that has led to severe shortages of food, clean water and medicine.
Israel faces a genocide case at the International Court of Justice for its actions in Gaza.