'Generals' Plan' for northern Gaza doomed to failure: Hamdan

By Al Mayadeen English
Source: Agencies
15 Oct 2024 23:09

Hamas official Osama Hamdan calls on Muslims and Arabs to take immediate action to save Gaza and prevent the further displacement of its residents.

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Hamas political bureau member Osama Hamdan on October 15, 2024 (Palestinian Media)

Hamas political bureau member Osama Hamdan urged all Muslims and Arabs, including governments, organizations, and movements, to “take immediate and urgent action by all means” to exert pressure and influence to halt the Zionist occupation’s aggression that continues to kill and displace Gaza residents.

He emphasized the urgent need to address the ongoing Israeli massacre against civilians in the northern part of the Strip, which has persisted for 11 consecutive days as part of what is referred to as the “Generals’ Plan".

During a press conference on Tuesday evening, Hamdan addressed the ongoing Israeli aggression against the Gaza Strip, urging active engagement "in mobilizing the community to confront Zionist aggression and US support for it."

He emphasized that "what is happening today in the northern Gaza Strip, particularly in Jabalia and its camp, is a complete genocide." He described how occupation forces are bombarding residential homes and targeting civilian infrastructure, including streets, neighborhoods, bakeries, hospitals, and water wells.

Furthermore, he highlighted that many bodies remain trapped beneath the rubble or are abandoned in the streets of Jabalia and its camp, as rescue teams are unable to retrieve them or reach the injured because of the ongoing siege.

The Hamas leader stated that the occupation's massacres in the northern Gaza Strip continue "amid reports confirming that the occupation government has begun implementing what is referred to as the 'Generals' Plan' to separate the northern Gaza Strip and displace its residents."

All the facts on the ground confirm that "we are facing one of the dirtiest military plans known to modern history, devised by fascist generals (...) in flagrant violation and disregard for all international laws, charters and humanitarian norms," he maintained.

Hamdan affirmed that the plan is "doomed to failure" and that "all the attempts of the occupation government and its fascist army have been shattered after a year of genocide and criminal activity." He emphasized that Hamas will continue its efforts and engage in Arab and Islamic contacts to "stop this massacre and support the steadfastness of our people."

He called on the international community and the United Nations to rise above what he referred to as “the shackling American will” and to implement effective measures that protect civilians, stop the genocide campaign, and challenge the occupation’s plans in northern Gaza.

Hamdan stated that the international community and the UN's disregard for the situation in Gaza would signify “an unprecedented setback in the values and foundations of this system,” further highlighting the community's inability and failure to rein in the arrogance of the occupation.

The Hamas held the US administration fully responsible for the massacres, crimes, and genocide in Gaza, citing its role in escalating the siege and the killing of civilians in northern Gaza. He emphasized that “the US positions that daily call for an end to this genocide, without any practical action or pressure on Netanyahu and his fascist government, have become part of the arsenal in this brutal war against our Palestinian people.”

He urged Arab and Islamic countries and their organizations to "fulfill their role in supporting our people and bolstering their resilience, ensuring the delivery of relief and essential aid to all areas of the Strip, particularly to those in the north."

Hamdan also called for strengthening the resolve of the people of Gaza in the face of Israeli plans that not only target Palestine but also threaten all nations in the region.

'Israel' besieges Jabalia amid displacement, killings

Invading Israeli forces intensified their siege of Jabalia in northern Gaza on Tuesday, resulting in the killing of at least seven individuals and forcing a new wave of displacement. For approximately 11 days, Jabalia has been the target of a brutal Israeli offensive, with invading troops now surrounding the camp and deploying tanks to the nearby towns of Beit Lahia and Beit Hanoun.

Jabalia is one of the eight historic refugee camps located in the Gaza Strip.

Al Mayadeen's correspondent reported that seven Palestinians, including children, were killed and subsequently brought to Kamal Adwan Medical Hospital. This massacre occurred after they were besieged and shelled by the invading army in the Falouja area, located west of the Jabalia camp in northern Gaza.