Hamas leader warns of more violence after October 7 “rehearsal
OAN’s Elizabeth Volberding
1:45 PM – Thursday, November 30, 2023
The leader of the Hamas terrorist group, Yahya Sinwar, warned that the massacre on October 7th was “just a rehearsal” for future strikes on Israel.
On Thursday, Hamas group leader Yahya Sinwar made his first public announcement in Gaza since the Islamic terrorist organization launched an attack on Israel on October 7th, killing over a thousand people and abducting hundreds more.
In his statement, Sinwar threatened that the group’s early October slaughter was “just a rehearsal,” for many more future attacks on Israel.
Additionally, Sinwar allegedly called for “indiscriminate killing” in his announcement, according to The Messenger outlet.
“The leaders of the occupation [Israel] should know, October 7th was just a rehearsal,” stated Sinwar, according to the Maariv newspaper.
In addition to the 1,200 people who died on that tragic day, nearly 240 men, women, children, and soldiers were held captive in Gaza, and many are still being kept as hostages currently.
On Monday, Israeli media outlets announced that Sinwar had visited many of the hostages that were being held in an underground tunnel in the Gaza Strip.
Egypt is believed to have applied significant pressure to Sinwar as Israel and Hamas made a deal to prolong their cease-fire in exchange for the release of hostages on Monday.
“Twice during the ceasefire the parties got into a crisis when Yahya Sinwar tried to violate the agreements, the first time last Saturday night,” said an Egyptian source. “Egyptian intelligence officers arrived at the Rafah Crossing [to Gaza] and conveyed to Sinwar extremely difficult messages and threats peppered with juicy curses. A short hour later … the Israeli hostages were released.”
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) International Spokesperson Lt. Col. Richard Hecht announced to reporters that Sinwar and his terrorist group are “in our sights.”
“Yahya Sinwar is the face of evil. He is the mastermind behind this, like [Osama] bin Laden was. He built his career on murdering Palestinians when he understood they were collaborators. That’s how he became known as the butcher of Khan Yunis [in southern Gaza],” explained Hecht.
In the past, an Israeli court found Sinwar guilty of several murder charges and he was given five life sentences, which he was initially set to serve out until his death. During his time in prison, he reportedly became fluent in Hebrew by watching Israeli television shows.
However, as part of the Gilad Shalit prisoner exchange, he was released from prison in Israel in October 2011, having served only 22 years.
Following his release from prison, Sinwar rose to prominence within Hamas, eventually defeating Ismail Haniyeh in an internal vote to take the role of leader of Gaza in February 2017.
Sinwar was given the nickname “the butcher of Khan Younis,” which referred to the southern Gaza city that he grew up in.
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Hamas Leader Threatens Future Attacks on Israel
In a recent public announcement, Yahya Sinwar, the leader of Hamas, warned that the massacre carried out on October 7th was just a rehearsal for future strikes on Israel. Speaking in Gaza, Sinwar declared that the group’s early October slaughter was a mere precursor to many more future attacks on the neighboring country. He further allegedly called for indiscriminate killing in his announcement.
Sinwar’s statement comes after the Islamic terrorist organization launched a deadly attack on Israel, resulting in the deaths of over a thousand people and the abduction of hundreds more. This public address marked his first appearance in Gaza since the attack occurred.
According to the Maariv newspaper, Sinwar stated, “The leaders of the occupation [Israel] should know, October 7th was just a rehearsal.” This statement is deeply concerning, as it suggests that Hamas has no intention of easing its aggression towards Israel.
Not only did the October attack claim the lives of 1,200 individuals, but it also left nearly 240 men, women, and children in captivity in Gaza. Many of them remain hostages to this day. However, on Monday, it was reported that Sinwar had visited some of these hostages in an underground tunnel in the Gaza Strip. This visit coincided with a deal between Israel and Hamas in which Egypt applied significant pressure on Sinwar to release the hostages, leading to a prolongation of the ceasefire.
Lt. Col. Richard Hecht, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) International Spokesperson, addressed the situation, stating that Sinwar and his terrorist group are “in our sights.” He further compared Sinwar to Osama bin Laden, referring to him as the face of evil and the mastermind behind the attacks. Hecht explained that Sinwar built his career on murdering Palestinians whom he deemed to be collaborators, earning him the nickname “the butcher of Khan Yunis.”
It is worth noting that Sinwar has a criminal history. In the past, he was found guilty of several murder charges by an Israeli court and was sentenced to five life sentences. However, as part of the Gilad Shalit prisoner exchange, he was released from prison in 2011 after serving only 22 years. Since then, he has risen to prominence within Hamas, eventually becoming the leader of Gaza in February 2017.
The threat of more attacks from Hamas remains a significant concern for Israel and the international community. Sinwar’s remarks and actions highlight the need for continued vigilance and a swift response to ensure the safety and security of all those affected by the ongoing conflict in the region.
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