[News] Abu Obeida's First Ceasefire Speech: The Final Nail in the Occupation’s Coffin

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Abu Obeida's First Ceasefire Speech: The Final Nail in the Occupation’s
Coffin
January 19, 2025
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Abu Obeida, the military spokesman of the Al-Qassam Brigades. (Photo: video
grab)

*By Palestine Chronicle Staff
<https://www.palestinechronicle.com/writers/palestine-chronicle-staff>*

Abu Obeida delivered a powerful speech today outlining the pivotal moments
of the Battle of the Flood of Al-Aqsa and its impact on the region.

Abu Obeida, the spokesperson for the Al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing
of Hamas, delivered a videotaped speech on Sunday, reflecting on the
15-month-long struggle against the Israeli occupation and the significant
changes brought about by the Battle of the Flood of Al-Aqsa.

He discussed how the battle reshaped the regional landscape and created new
dynamics in the ongoing conflict with the occupier.

These are the key points from Abu Obeida’s speech:

   - “471 days have passed since the historic Battle of the Flood of
   Al-Aqsa, which undoubtedly drove the final nail into the coffin of the
   occupation that is now on its way to vanishing.”
   - “The immense sacrifices and the blood shed by our people will not be
   in vain.”
   - “Our people have made unprecedented sacrifices for their freedom and
   for their sanctities during these 471 days.”
   - “We feel the great pain that our people endure, which comes as the
   price for liberating the land, the people, and the holy sites.”
   - “Reaching an agreement to stop the Zionist aggression against our
   people has been our goal for many months, even from the very start of the
   aggression.”
   - “We, along with the resistance factions, declare our full commitment
   to the ceasefire agreement, but this is contingent upon the enemy’s
   commitment.”
   - “We call on all mediators to hold the enemy accountable and ensure the
   implementation of the ceasefire agreement.”
   - “We extend our thanks to our brothers in Ansar Allah and our comrades
   in arms in Hezbollah, who paid a heavy price during our battle.”
   - “We salute the Islamic Resistance in Iraq and our brothers in Jordan
   who crossed the border to confront the occupier.”
   - “The Battle of the Flood of Al-Aqsa began from the outskirts of Gaza,
   but it has changed the face of the region and introduced new equations in
   the conflict with the occupying entity.”
   - “This battle led to the opening of new fronts and forced the enemy to
   seek international support.”
   - “We fought alongside all the resistance factions as a united front
   throughout Gaza, delivering devastating blows to the enemy.”


   - “Our Mujahideen fought with immense courage until the final hours of
   the battle, operating under what seemed like impossible conditions.”
   - “We were up against an unequal confrontation, both in terms of combat
   capabilities and in combat ethics.”
   - “While we struck at the enemy, they resorted to brutal and heinous
   methods of violence against our people.”
   - “The greatness of this battle is reflected in the leadership of its
   martyrs, including (Ismail) Haniyeh, (Saleh) al-Arouri, and (Yahya) Sinwar.”
   - “Any attempts to integrate this entity into the region will be met
   with a flood of awareness and resistance from free peoples.”
   - “Today, the responsibility on our people in the West Bank is growing,
   and we offer a special salute to Jenin, the sister city of Gaza in its
   heroism and steadfastness.”
   - “We receive millions of messages of support from across the Arab and
   Islamic world, and we know that we are one with you, and you are one with
   us.”

Abu Obeida’s speech marks a reflection on the sacrifices made during the
15-month-long conflict and expresses a resolute commitment to resistance
while calling for the implementation of the ceasefire agreement and
continued unity among resistance groups.

*(PC, AJA)*


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