Hamas is seeking to frame death of its leader as a victory, but Islamist group’s 17-year hold in Gaza is slippingHamas is seeking to frame the death of its leader, Yahya Sinwar, in Gaza, as a victory. They are emphasising how the 62-year-old veteran died on Thursday fighting on the frontline, armed and wearing a Palestinian keffiyeh, and how the organisation has survived for 37 years despite the assassination by Israel of a series of its leaders.In a statement, Bassem Naim, a Hamas spokesperson and member of the leadership council, admitted the pain and distress of losing “beloved people, especially extraordinary leaders like ours” but said the group was sure of eventual victory as “this is the outcome for all people who fought for their liberty”. Continue reading…
Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/oct/18/upbeat-hamas-rhetoric-over-sinwar-cant-obscure-israels-damage-to-it
Author : Jason Burke International security correspondent
Publish date : 2024-10-18 14:33:58
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Upbeat Hamas rhetoric over Sinwar can’t obscure Israel’s damage to it
