The Ezzedine al-Qassam Brigades, the armed wing of Hamas, said its members “managed (…) to blow up the border fence and (…) enter deep into occupied Palestine.” Three militants were killed by Israeli air strikes on Saturday, they said.
On Saturday, Israeli forces said they had killed several people they described as terrorists trying to cross the border from Lebanon.
In a statement, the Ezzedine al-Qassam Brigades also claimed responsibility for Friday’s border incident, when the group “advanced to exit into occupied Palestine and managed to confront the Zionist enemy army and withdraw peacefully on Friday.”
Two Lebanese security sources said on Friday that the Jewish state shelled Lebanon’s southern border region after what the Israeli military said was an explosion near the border fence.
One security source said the shooting followed an attempt to infiltrate from the Lebanese side of the border, and the Israeli military said it was responding to an explosion that caused minor damage to a border barrier.
On October 7, the Palestinian Islamist group “Hamas” from the Gaza Strip unexpectedly attacked Israel, invading its territory and carrying out rocket attacks. Israel carried out retaliatory strikes on the Gaza Strip. More than 1.3 thousand people died in Israel. people, including civilians.
Israeli strikes on Hamas targets in the Gaza Strip claimed more than 2,300 lives. lives of people, including several hundred children.
Israel announced on Friday that 1.1 million population to evacuate from the northern part of the Gaza Strip to the south ahead of an expected ground invasion, and the United Nations has called for the order to be revoked.
Hamas is the Palestinian militant group that rules the Gaza Strip; it has been involved in several wars with Israel since taking over the Gaza Strip in 2007. The group has been recognized as a terrorist by Israel, the United States, the European Union, the United Kingdom and some other countries.
Hamas is supported by Iran, financing the purchase of weapons, supplying them and providing military training. Hamas has a political office in Qatar, where some of its leaders are based.
2.3 million people live in the Gaza Strip. people, but Israel, with the help of Egypt, has imposed a blockade on the territory since 2007 – it restricted the import of goods to and from the territory by water, sea or air, as well as the ability of the Palestinians themselves to leave the territory, except for a few tens of thousands of workers.
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**Interview with Dr. Samira Al-Fayed, Middle East Conflict Analyst**
**Editor:** Thank you for joining us today, Dr. Al-Fayed. The situation regarding the Ezzedine al-Qassam Brigades and their recent claims has escalated tension in the region. Can you provide some context on the significance of their recent operations?
**Dr. Al-Fayed:** Thank you for having me. The Ezzedine al-Qassam Brigades, as the military wing of Hamas, have always been at the forefront of conflict with Israel. Their latest claims of breaching the border fence and engaging in combat highlight their ongoing strategy to assert military presence and resistance against what they refer to as Israeli occupation. Such actions often lead to escalated military responses from Israel, which is evident from the air strikes and shelling we’ve seen recently.
**Editor:** Absolutely. We’ve noted that the Israeli military reported killing several individuals perceived as terrorists trying to cross from Lebanon. How does this fit into the broader context of regional tensions?
**Dr. Al-Fayed:** This is a complex and multifaceted situation. The border between Lebanon and Israel has historically been a flashpoint for conflict, with groups like Hezbollah and Hamas viewing it as a venue for operational strategies. The reports of attempted infiltration and subsequent Israeli retaliatory strikes reflect a cycle of provocations and responses that have characterized Israeli-Lebanese relations for decades. This environment of heightened mistrust is pivotal in understanding the current phase of escalation.
**Editor:** The statistics from the recent violence are alarming, with significant casualties on both sides. How do you foresee this impacting future negotiations or peace efforts?
**Dr. Al-Fayed:** Unfortunately, such high casualties usually create a deepening cycle of violence rather than prompt negotiations. The loss of lives, especially innocent civilians, stokes resentment on both sides and complicates any attempts at peace talks. International actors may call for ceasefires, but the persistence of military actions creates an atmosphere where dialogues are hard to initiate—both parties often feel they cannot show signs of weakness.
**Editor:** That leads us to the international response. What role do you think external players, like the United States and neighboring Arab states, might play in this ongoing conflict?
**Dr. Al-Fayed:** External actors can either facilitate dialogue or exacerbate tensions. The U.S. typically stands by Israel, while some Arab states have shown sympathy toward Palestinian struggles. However, the historical complexity of the alliances makes it difficult for any one entity to broker peace meaningfully. Moreover, the recent normalization treaties between Israel and certain Arab countries may shift how regional dynamics unfold, possibly incentivizing a more concerted effort for a long-term resolution.
**Editor:** Thank you, Dr. Al-Fayed, for your insightful analysis. It certainly sheds light on the nuances of this ongoing conflict and the potential paths forward.
**Dr. Al-Fayed:** Thank you for having me. The human toll of this conflict is immense, and it is crucial for all involved to seek a peaceful resolution for the sake of future generations.
