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Exclusive: 'Israel' to face unexpected response if Al-Arouri targeted

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  • 28 Aug 2023 00:26
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Salah Al-Bardawil of Hamas warns that 'Israel' will face severe consequences for attacking Palestinians, highlighting the influential role of Resistance leader Saleh Al-Arouri and the potential for wider conflict if such actions occur.

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    Hamas political bureau member, Salah Al-Bardawil speaks to Al Mayadeen on August 27, 2023 (Al Mayadeen Screengrab)

"Israel" will pay a heavy price for attacking Palestinians, a member of the Hamas political bureau, Salah Al-Bardawil, said in response to threats made by Israeli officials against leaders of the Palestinian Resistance.

Al-Bardawil told Al Mayadeen during an interview that the recent picture circulated of Resistance leader Saleh Al-Arouri in military attire is a direct challenge to the occupation government, affirming the great influence that Al-Arouri has in Resistance circles.

He emphasized that any assassination ploy against Al-Arouri would be met with an "unexpected response."

"Any attempts from the Israeli occupation against [Hamas deputy politburo chief] Sheikh [Saleh] Al-Arouri will be met with an unexpected response," Hamas politburo member Salah Al-Bardawil tells #AlMayadeen. https://t.co/FkKILcHE8J

— Al Mayadeen English (@MayadeenEnglish) August 27, 2023

Al-Bardawil told Al Mayadeen that "the Resistance possesses significant information that harms the occupation entity," pointing out that "Netanyahu cannot bear the retaliation of the resistance, and his downfall is approaching."

He also clarified that the "ramifications of assassinating a prominent Palestinian figure" will lead to igniting several fronts in the face of the Israeli occupation, adding that the possibility of a regional war has become more likely.

"The repercussions of a major Palestinian leader could entail tensions all over the region and even a regional war," Hamas politburo member Salah Al-Bardawil tells #AlMayadeen. https://t.co/YknoDuxFff

— Al Mayadeen English (@MayadeenEnglish) August 27, 2023

The Resistance will remain steadfast

In a similar context Maher Al-Taher, the head of international relations for the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PLFP), told Al Mayadeen that "the threats of the occupation government against Palestinian leadership are due to its internal crisis," confirming that "the response will be strong as we move towards comprehensive confrontation."

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"The cowardice of the enemy might lead it to attempt to assassinate Resistance leaders, and it will pay a hefty price with each violation it commits against the Palestinian people," Hamas politburo member Salah Al-Bardawil tells #AlMayadeen. https://t.co/6shj7paou6

— Al Mayadeen English (@MayadeenEnglish) August 27, 2023

Al-Taher highlighted the historical example of "Israel's" assassination of PFLP leader Abu Ali Mustafa on August 27, 2001, in the context of the second Intifada. He emphasized that despite this act, the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine remained resolute, demonstrating that similar actions in the future would likely yield minimal impact on the overall strength of the Resistance.

"Netanyahu must understand that the resistance will respond vigorously if any Palestinian leader is assassinated," Al-Taher stated.

Al-Taher pointed out that the "strength of the Resistance axis confuses the enemy ["Israel"], which finds itself in a predicament due to the growing resistance in Palestinian territories."

Read more: Exclusive - Al Arouri: Resistance Axis preparing for all-out war

Al-Arouri resilient in the face of threats

Hamas politburo deputy chief Sheikh Saleh Al-Arouri appeared on Saturday donning military attire and brandishing an assault rifle, in response to the Israeli occupation's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's threats to have him assassinated.

"Hamas and the rest of Iran's auxiliaries are fully aware that we will fight with all means available to us against their attempts to sow violence against us in the West Bank, Gaza, and elsewhere," Benjamin Netanyahu said during a cabinet session on Sunday.

"The parties trying to harm us, and those funding and organizing them and promoting violence against Israeli will pay a hefty price," Netanyahu added.

In an exclusive interview for Al Mayadeen published on Friday, Al-Arouri mentioned that the Israeli occupation entity has a long history of carrying out assassinations and assassination attempts against Resistance leaders, but that this "does not change my beliefs and stances, nor will it alter my path by so much as an inch."

Hamas confirmed in the statement that the Palestinian Resistance will continue on the path of its martyrs and fight the occupation entity until all the nation's legitimate rights are claimed.

"Al-Arouri and all of his brothers, and our steadfast and steady Palestinian people, who presented a long convoy of martyrs, are continuing with determination and certainty in Resisting the occupation until all the legitimate rights of our people are restored, foremost of which is the liberation of Al-Quds and the blessed Al-Aqsa Mosque."

Read more: Al-Arouri brandishes assault rifle in response to Netanyahu threats

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