Nasrallah assassination/ Nasrallah’s death strengthens resistance/ Hamas vows stronger resistance/ Hamas after Nasrallah assassination/ Hamas Hezbollah solidarity/ Axis of Resistance/ Israel Hamas conflict/ Iran-backed groups/ Gaza conflict/ Newslooks/ CAIRO/ J. Mansour/ Morning Edition/ Hamas mourned Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah following his reported death in an Israeli airstrike, asserting that his assassination will only strengthen their resolve against Israel. The group pledged continued solidarity with Hezbollah and vowed to intensify resistance efforts alongside other Iran-backed factions.
Hamas on Nasrallah’s Death: Quick Looks
- Hamas Statement: Hamas mourned Nasrallah’s death, claiming it will boost resistance efforts against Israel.
- Strengthened Resolve: Hamas vows to continue its fight, alongside Hezbollah and other Iranian-backed groups, against Israeli occupation.
- Axis of Resistance: Nasrallah’s death is a major setback for Hezbollah and Iran’s regional influence, but the groups remain committed to their shared cause.
- Ongoing Conflict: Fighting between Hamas and Israel has escalated since October, with heavy casualties and continued hostilities.
Hamas Says Nasrallah’s Death Will Fuel Fight Against Israel
Deep Look:
Following the killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in an Israeli airstrike, Palestinian militant group Hamas has pledged to intensify its resistance against Israel, framing the assassination as an event that will further unify and energize their cause. In a statement issued on Saturday, Hamas expressed grief over the death of Nasrallah, stating that such “crimes” will only increase their determination to continue fighting.
“Crimes and assassinations by the occupation will only increase the determination and insistence of the resistance in Palestine and Lebanon,” the statement read. Hamas emphasized that the death of Nasrallah would not deter their efforts, instead strengthening their commitment to what they describe as the “path of resistance until victory.”
Nasrallah’s death, seen as a significant blow to Hezbollah, also impacts Iran, which has long backed Hezbollah and other anti-Israel factions, including Hamas. Known for his major role in the so-called “Axis of Resistance,” a Tehran-backed alliance of militant groups in the region, Nasrallah’s influence was central to coordinating attacks against Israel.
Hezbollah and Iran’s Influence
The “Axis of Resistance” refers to a coalition of Iran-aligned groups that includes Hezbollah and Palestinian factions such as Hamas and Islamic Jihad. Since the eruption of conflict between Hamas and Israel on October 7, these groups have carried out numerous attacks against Israeli targets. Nasrallah’s assassination is seen as a major blow to the Axis, but Hamas reaffirmed its solidarity with Hezbollah, promising continued cooperation in their efforts to “defend Al-Aqsa Mosque.”
In its statement, Hamas highlighted Hezbollah’s role in the ongoing battle, dubbed “Al-Aqsa Flood,” referencing the sacred mosque in Jerusalem. The militant group reiterated its commitment to stand alongside Hezbollah in Lebanon and other resistance forces in the region.
Continued Hostilities
Islamic Jihad, another Iranian-backed Palestinian group, echoed Hamas’s sentiments, warning that “the enemy” would eventually pay for its actions. The group’s statement promised that resistance forces across Lebanon, Palestine, and the wider region would make Israel “taste defeat” for what they called its “sinful” acts.
The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas has led to devastating casualties in Gaza, where the health ministry reports over 41,500 deaths. Israel and Hamas have been locked in conflict since October 7, when Hamas militants launched a surprise attack on southern Israel, killing 1,200 people and capturing around 250 hostages. In response, Israel has launched a sustained military campaign against Hamas and its infrastructure in Gaza.
Impact of Nasrallah’s Death
The assassination of Nasrallah represents a critical moment in the region’s power dynamics, as Hezbollah grapples with losing its leader amid an escalating conflict. Despite this setback, senior Hamas officials remain defiant. Speaking to Reuters, Hamas official Sami Abu Zuhri insisted that Nasrallah’s death would not break the will of the resistance. “The assassination of Hassan Nasrallah will not break the will of the resistance, and we are confident that the occupation will lose the battle,” Abu Zuhri said.
As both Hamas and Hezbollah continue their fight against Israel, the conflict shows no signs of abating, with both sides committed to pursuing their goals. Nasrallah’s death, while a significant loss for Hezbollah, may serve to intensify the ongoing resistance movements in the region, as militant groups rally around a shared cause in their struggle against Israel.
