In a matter of minutes, the Palestinian resistance, represented by the “Al-Qassam Brigades,” the military wing of the Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas), turned Gaza’s envelope settlements into a horror show. They deceived the Zionist intelligence, including the espionage unit “8200,” developed a communication system unknown to anyone, deployed 5,000 rockets in their positions before the attack, mobilized a large number of ground forces, and launched a parachute attack while the so-called advanced technological Zionist state was completely under the dark.
Major Defeat
“Al-Qassam” resistance fighters managed to overcome the multi-layered defense system that the occupation spent billions on, disrupted the electronic border alarm systems, and their parachutes appeared on “Israeli” radar like birds. They turned a large number of Zionist cameras and sensors into unusable garbage, blew up the fence, crossed the borders, killed hundreds of soldiers in camps and barracks in their sleep, captured significant numbers, and herded them like cattle back into the Gaza Strip.
The Zionist entity, bragging about its military strength, its invincible army, and its security intelligence apparatus, witnessed images it had never seen before. Palestinian military vehicles patrolling occupied cities and camps, and cyclists from Gaza entering its gates. These images have shattered the Zionist arrogance, throwing their reputation into the mud. The Zionists will never forget these scenes; they're now carved into their memories and those of the Palestinians. The Palestinians decided and prepared to sacrifice anything for a glimpse of freedom and hope for victory and liberation, after being overlooked by international and even Arab legitimacy resolutions.
“Al-Qassam” heroes have turned the impossible into the possible, according to a phrase long chanted by Palestinians: “The right of return is as certain as the sun.” This was solidified by “Al-Qassam” heroes as they crossed the borders towards a new era in their conflict with the occupation, surprising it in the Gaza envelope from every direction, causing death and capturing. This shocked and terrorized the occupation beyond description, with overwhelming joy exceeding all limits and pride and thrill beyond expectations for Palestinians and Arabs alike, witnessing the scenes of the “Al-Qassam Brigades'” heroes in the “Al-Aqsa Flood” battle, creating a historic event and a strategic defeat for the Zionist occupation and its entire system.
This marks a new chapter in history, a rewriting of concepts, and a departure from the norm, as if we’re living a long-awaited dream. The men of the “Al-Qassam Brigades,” who sacrificed themselves for the sake of Allah, stormed the military camps and roamed the settlements, facing the mightiest force with the simplest weapons, strongest faith, and the most determined will. It was not a walk in the park; they went after bidding their loved ones a final farewell without informing them of the destination and the goal.
Unexpectedly, within a day, all these news became ordinary and familiar: hundreds of enemy casualties, thousands of injured, ongoing capturing operations, paratroopers landing behind enemy lines, marine “commandos,” “Al-Qassam's” infiltration of positions and forts, neutralizing those within, covert operations here, hostage-taking there, the enemy losing contact with some of its units, thousands of rocket volleys on Zionist cities, Tel Aviv, or others. This is something that memory can never forget and days can never erase; it will be recorded in history.Top of Form
“Al-Aqsa Flood” Facts
On the dawn of October 7, 2023, the “Al-Qassam Brigades” launched a one-of-a-kind military operation named by its leader, Mohammed Al-Daif, “Al-Aqsa Flood.” It created a thunderous security and political shockwave in the Zionist entity. It will have strong repercussions on the influential regional context in the dynamics of the Palestinian-Zionist conflict. This operation revealed the fragility and weakness of the Zionist society, which affected its security institutions that failed to anticipate this attack. It imposed new data on the nature of the Palestinian-Zionist conflict, summarized as follows:
- The military operation carried out by "Hamas" involved “infiltrating” into the territories of the Gaza envelope occupied by the Zionist entity—by land, air, and sea. It also went beyond the usual escalation, incorporating new clash rules that merge tactical and strategic levels. The initiative this time came from the Palestinian side, exposing the Zionist security and military institutions inability to deter in light of their internal crises facing the government coalition due to its extremist policies.
- This prominent operation enhances the future negotiating position of “Hamas” after capturing a significant number of Zionist military personnel, putting it in a weaker position than ever.
- “Al-Aqsa Flood” has revived the Palestinian cause in the new regional projects, putting an end to the aspirations of the Zionist entity to eliminate the Palestinian cause. Thus, it became an important factor that cannot be ignored in the regional projects related to the course of regional agreements.
- This battle has shifted the existing equations in the Middle East, imposing a still unknown turning point, with “Hamas” being a new factor that cannot be overlooked anymore. It will establish a new reality in the conflict and its management in the future. What can be achieved through the use of a gun is stronger than appeasement. What has been taken by force can only be regained by force.
The Occupation Defeats
This unexpected and extensive Palestinian attack has put Israeli Prime Minister “Benjamin Netanyahu” and his government in a significant predicament before the Zionist public and the world. Israel has never faced an attack of this nature and magnitude. All previous wars involving Arab armies occurred on Arab territories. However, this time, “Hamas” has attacked Israeli towns and settlements, engaging in a fierce battle on Israeli soil. “Hamas” fighters moved within these settlements on foot or using military vehicles they seized during the attack, appearing very calm as if on a stroll.
Moreover, no Palestinian faction has ever successfully executed an organized attack of this nature since the establishment of the “Israeli” state. The unprecedented number of soldiers killed and military personnel taken as prisoners emphasizes the military success of “Hamas” and the development of its military, security, and intelligence systems. It also highlights the vulnerability of the Israeli security system, which has faced numerous failures since this attack. The most notable of which include:Top of Form
- The Israeli intelligence failed to detect any preparations by the Palestinian resistance and the “Al-Qassam Brigades” in Gaza, despite extensive planning and preparation that took a long time but went undetected. This confirms the strength of “Hamas” in concealment and camouflage, successfully neutralizing the highly capable Zionist intelligence.
- The lack of prior knowledge of the attack rendered the planned defensive formation surrounding Gaza to protect settlements ineffective, leading to a significant random response. The Zionist army and intelligence waited for hours without clear directives and knowledge of operational procedures.
- This meticulously planned attack by “Hamas” and its resistance highlighted the exceptional vulnerability of the Israeli army, security forces, and intelligence. It exposed their weaknesses, shattering the “invincible army” and the globally fourth-ranked military power notions.
The Palestinians were left with no choice to prevent their elimination and the settlement of the conflict in favor of the Zionist state. They aimed to counteract the integration of Israel into the region, preventing their leadership from determining their destiny through normalization efforts. The most effective choice was military resistance from Gaza, and the current battle of “Al-Aqsa Flood” emerged to disrupt the efforts leading to settling with the enemy and overlooking Palestinians through local, regional, and international courses.
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