'Israel' failed to break the morale of Gaza, Resistance: Hamas

By Al Mayadeen English
Source: Agencies
8 Jul 2025 14:56
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Hamas asserts that "Israel" has failed to break Gaza’s resistance, declaring that the illusion of defeat has been shattered by Palestinian steadfastness.

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A boy stands next to a Hamas fighter standing in position ahead of the handing over of four bodies to the Red Cross in Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip, Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025. (AP)

The Islamic Resistance Movement, Hamas, affirmed on Tuesday that after 640 days of the genocidal war, the Israeli occupation has failed in its objectives to break Gaza’s morale or suppress its armed resistance.

In a statement, the movement declared that slogans of "total defeat" and "complete eradication" have collapsed in the face of Resistance tunnels and ambushes, which continue to defy the occupation's military advances.

'Illusion of captives' retrieval by force has collapsed'

Hamas stated that the illusion of freeing captives by force has been shattered by the Resistance’s ongoing strikes and upper hand on the battlefield, emphasizing that Gideon military vehicles were destroyed with their crews inside and that Resistance fighters continue to confront the occupation forces despite the siege and starvation policy imposed by the Israeli occupation.

The group added that "the occupation now openly admits its inability to both liberate its captives and defeat the resistance, as all its invasion routes have turned into fields of death."

Hamas also addressed "Israel's" plans for forced expulsion and ethnic cleansing, stating they were thwarted by the steadfastness of the Palestinian people and their refusal to accept political or intelligence dictates.

Concluding its statement, Hamas described the military, political, and moral failure of the occupation as a direct refutation of its propaganda, reiterating that the struggle with the occupation remains a battle of awareness, will, and patience.

Ceasefire talks stall once more

This comes as efforts to secure a ceasefire in Gaza stalled once again on Monday, as indirect negotiations between "Israel" and Hamas ended their morning session in Doha without any breakthrough, according to a Palestinian official speaking to AFP, with talks set to resume later in the evening.

The negotiations, mediated by Qatar and Egypt and backed by the United States, aim to end the 21-month Israeli war on Gaza. Despite renewed urgency ahead of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Washington visit, progress remained slow.

“No breakthrough was achieved in the morning negotiation session, but the talks will continue, and Hamas hopes to reach an agreement,” the Palestinian official said, requesting anonymity due to the sensitivity of the discussions.

According to Palestinian sources cited by Reuters, "Israel’s" ongoing refusal to allow the free and safe entry of humanitarian aid into Gaza is now the main obstacle to progress in the Doha talks. This humanitarian bottleneck has become a central sticking point, alongside disagreements over a permanent ceasefire and prisoner releases.