Ezzeddin Al-Qassam Brigades’ spokesperson, Abu Obaida, stated that the fate of the Israeli captives held in Gaza is tied tothe Israeli occupation army's progress in certain areas, with only a few hundred meters of advancement required in some places under attack
Abu Obaida warned that the ongoing Israeli military operations in Gaza are putting the captives at greater risk
He confirmed that the Israeli military “is perpetrating genocide and ethnic cleansing in northern Gaza”, reiterating that these actions were meant to “cover up the failures of the Israeli military”. “Innocent civilians are being targeted to divert attention from the scandals within the Zionist army,” he said
Abu Obaida also condemned the Israeli occupation recent attacks on Gaza, which he said targeted a location where Israeli captives were being held, further endangering their lives. He emphasized that the Zionist entity was downplaying its losses in Gaza, as well as the poor condition of its soldiers. "The enemy is hiding its real losses and the deteriorating state of its forces in northern Gaza to salvage the image of its military," he added
He commended the resilience of Hamas fighters in northern Gaza, praising their heroism and performance. “The bravery and actions of our fighters in northern Gaza inspire free people around the world,” he concluded
