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Side by side: Palestinian Resistance factions announce mobilization

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  • Source: Al Mayadeen
  • 7 Oct 2023 11:52
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In line with Mohammad Deif's announcement, Palestinian Resistance factions have joined in on Operation Al-Aqsa Flood.

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  • Palestinian Resistance fighters advancing toward the Israeli Erez checkpoint at the separation fence, October 7, 2023. (AFP via Getty Images)
    Palestinian Resistance fighters advancing toward the "Erez" checkpoint at the separation fence, occupied Palestine, October 7, 2023. (AFP).

Al-Quds Brigades, the military wing of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ), is part of Operation Al-Aqsa Flood, the military spokesperson of al-Quds Brigades, Abu Hamza, stated on Saturday.

Abu Hamza said the Brigades fighters stand side by side with their comrades in Hamas "until victory is achieved."

The spokesperson followed up his remarks with another statement later on Saturday, saying the Resistance has achieved a new chapter of victory.

Abu Hamza added that the continuous calls for settlers to peacefully leave the territories that they had occupied went in vain.

Therefore, the Resistance had to launch this historic and resounding operation which has shown the truthfulness of the Resistance's promises, the military spokesperson said.

Abu Hamza underlined that al-Quds Brigades fighters are still deployed across several Israeli settlements alongside comrades from other Palestinian factions.

Importantly, the spokesperson emphasized that the military wing of the PIJ holds multiple Israeli occupation soldiers captive.

Abu Obeida addresses Palestinians

On his part, the military spokesperson for al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas, Abu Obeida, said the operation "is going according to plan," adding that "Israel" will be "wonder-struck when it wakes up from its state of shock to the proportion of its losses."

He also urged Palestinians in the West Bank and al-Quds to take action against Israeli settlements and checkpoints, calling on them to make the occupation pay the price for its desecration of al-Aqsa Mosque.

Abu Obeida took a dig at Israeli settlers who chanted, "Where are the Arabs?" in al-Aqsa, saying "Here is your answer," in reference to the wide-scale operation which has resulted in at least 35 captured soldiers and settlers and continued confrontations in seven Israeli settlements since the early hours of the morning.

Finally, he stressed that the prisoner's case remains a focal point of this operation, adding that the families of Palestinian prisoners will soon receive good news.

West Bank Resistance groups call for mobilization

On its part, the West Bank-based Lions' Den announced general mobilization in conjunction with Operation Al-Aqsa Flood, while al-Quds Brigades and al-Qassam Brigades in Jenin announced that they have executed a shooting operation on the Salem checkpoint near Jenin this morning.

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The Lions' Den also urged its fighters to immediately respond to the calls to join the operation, calling on them to ambush Israeli occupation forces.

#WATCH | Israeli occupation forces evacuate aircraft from a military base after Palestinian Resistance fighters came close to its premises.#Palestine #Gaza #AlAqsaFlood #طوفان_الأقصى pic.twitter.com/oT51jYtC9j

— Al Mayadeen English (@MayadeenEnglish) October 7, 2023

The Resistance group also addressed the free people of the world to demonstrate in support of the operation that has been launched in response to continued Israeli aggression on the West Bank and al-Quds.

Al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigades announced an open war calling on all its fighters and military cells in the West Bank and 1948-occupied Palestinian territories to take action and join in on the operation.

In the same context, the Abu Ali Mustapha Brigades, the military wing of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine, called on members of the Palestinian Security Services to engage in the battle alongside the Palestinian people.

#WATCH | Palestinian Resistance launches a salvo of rockets toward illegal Israeli settlements as part of Operation #AlAqsaFlood.#Palestine #Gaza #طوفان_الأقصى pic.twitter.com/kJCeXE14AJ

— Al Mayadeen English (@MayadeenEnglish) October 7, 2023

Al-Qassam Brigades takes Israeli occupation soldiers captive

On its part, Hamas called upon all media members and outlets to cover the unfolding events that come as a result of the occupation's fascist policies and actions. The Resistance movement pointed to "Israel's" continuous desecration of Christians and Muslim sanctities, despite several warnings.

Displaying yet another act of #racism, Israelis are shown harassing #Christian tourists, yelling at them to leave while hurling insults and curses at them.#Palestine pic.twitter.com/skhJSFV1RT

— Al Mayadeen English (@MayadeenEnglish) September 25, 2023

Watch | Israeli settlers spit on a group of Christian worshipers while they headed to occupied #AlQuds to observe the Jewish holiday of Sukkot.#Palestine pic.twitter.com/Fj2VUPUeyg

— Al Mayadeen English (@MayadeenEnglish) October 3, 2023

Furthermore, the movement called on Arab countries to stand by the Palestinian people and support them politically, diplomatically, and politically. Hamas also reiterated that freeing Palestinian prisoners from "fascist prisons" remains a priority for the Palestinian Resistance.

Earlier today, the leader of Hamas' military wing, al-Qassam Brigades, Mohammad Deif, addressed Palestinians and Resistance fighters in Palestine and the Axis of Resistance. In his speech, Deif announced the launching of Operation Al-Aqsa Flood in response to the continued desecration of al-Aqsa Mosque and assaults on women worshippers by Israelis.

The first stage of the operation included a barrage of more than 5,000 rockets and shells launched toward Israeli settlements and positions, the Hamas leader said.

Al-Qassam Brigades publish video footage of its Saqr military unit that took part in #OperationAlAqsaFlood.#Palestine #Gaza #طوفان_الأقصى pic.twitter.com/2aHwxCs26x

— Al Mayadeen English (@MayadeenEnglish) October 7, 2023

Read more: Hamas head announces Operation Al-Aqsa Flood responding to IOF attacks

The rocket fire coincided with several ground attacks on Gaza envelope settlements.

Al-Qassam Brigades posted a video showing that its fighters had taken control of the "Kerem Shalom" military site located to the east of Rafah in the Gaza Strip.

Concurrently, Resistance fighters are confronting occupation forces in seven military sites, while the Brigades has announced that it has taken captive 35 Israelis so far.

Read more: Hamas chiefs: Operation Al-Aqsa Flood stern response to Israeli crimes

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