The world is talking about what happened after the comprehensive attack called “Aqsa Flood” launched by Hamas’s military wing, Izz al-Din al-Qassam Brigades, against Israel. While thousands of rockets were fired from Gaza towards Israel, armed groups entered the settlements in the region. The Israeli army also launched an attack on the Gaza Strip with dozens of warplanes. The name behind the attack called “Aqsa Flood” launched by Hamas has become a hot topic.
“His VOICE WAS SOFT”
British Financial Times; He published a detailed news about Mohammed Deif, the head of Hamas’s military wing, who lit the fuse in the events where the loss of life increased with each passing hour. While the headline “Guest: The architect behind the deadly attack on Israel” was used in the news, it was stated that Deif’s voice was in a soft tone in the video he published after the attack on Saturday.
“WE DECIDED TO PUT AN END”
Deif in that video; “In light of the crimes that continue to be committed against our people, in light of the occupation frenzy and denial of international laws and resolutions, and in light of the support of America and the West, we have decided to put an end to all this so that the enemy understands that he can no longer rebel without being held accountable,” he said.
THE MEANING OF THE NICKNAME ‘GUEST’
The newspaper also emphasized that Deif’s nickname was “Guest”; He stated that the reason was that Palestinian Deif stayed at a different Palestinian’s house every night in order not to be caught by Israeli intelligence. In the news; It was also noted that the attack was Deif’s deadliest move.
On the other hand, it was also reported that Deif, who was reported to have almost died in an Israeli air strike 20 years ago and lost one arm and one leg, was highly respected by Hamas and the Palestinians.
Regarding this, Palestinian professor Mkhaimar Abusada spoke to the Financial Times and said, “Before this attack, Deif was a holy person and respected by both Hamas and the Palestinians. This latest operation against Israel will bring him to the status of a god.”
HOSTAGE FACTOR
On the other hand, attention was drawn to the kidnapped Israelis as the biggest gain of Hamas in the attack. It is known that Hamas took many Israelis across the border to Gaza. It was claimed that Hamas would thus be relieved.
“THE ONLY THING THEY NEED IS PATIENCE WITH THE ISRAELI POWERS”
Previously, Israel had released 1,000 Palestinian prisoners to Hamas in exchange for a soldier named Gilad Shalit, who remained captive for 5 years. A diplomat who participated in negotiations regarding Shalit; “Hamas knows that patience is the only thing they need regarding Israeli prisoners. Over time, Israeli public opinion will put pressure on the government. Hamas needs to wait,” he said.
Experts making statements about Deif; He stated that he lived in the shadows in Palestine and that he had a quiet character. It was also emphasized that Deif did not hesitate to use violence for success, and it was stated that he was not interested in the political divisions within Palestine.
On the other hand, it was also pointed out that Dief was the architect of the construction of the tunnels under Gaza and that he managed the works that lasted for decades. It was also reported that there was only one old photograph of Deif, whose real name is a mystery.
In addition to these, Israeli officials; He also evaluated Deif’s purpose in Saturday’s attack. Authorities; “Deif targeted high-impact targets: Settlers or soldiers in occupied territories. Buses in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv,” he said. While an Israeli official made a statement, he said: “There will be no more peace talks, there will be retaliation.” The Financial Times commented on these statements as “This is exactly what Deif wants.”