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==Israel's Intelligence War for Assassination== | ==Israel's Intelligence War for Assassination== | ||
The senior Israeli officials have spoken and taken positions so much about the necessity of assassinating Yahya Sinwar that it seems they can no longer back down from this issue. This approach has made the assassination of Yahya Sinwar a matter of prestige for the Israeli regime. Yahya Sinwar and the Hamas movement are also trying to impose another intelligence and security victory on this regime in the framework of the equation defined by Israel. Sinwar is now managing the war against the Israeli army alongside other high-ranking leaders of the military and political branches of Hamas, while there is also a serious security focus on protecting him. Because his assassination by Israel could transmit negative pulses to the Palestinian resistance and the battlefields of Gaza. Yahya Sinwar and the security apparatuses of the Hamas movement, which he was one of the main founders of, are now facing a very big test. It seems that both Yahya Sinwar and Hamas, in general, have expected the current scenario, which is the widespread attack of the occupying regime of Jerusalem on the Gaza Strip and the attempt to assassinate the commanders and senior officials of this movement, and have made the necessary preparations for themselves in this regard. This makes Israel's efforts to assassinate the mysterious man of Hamas face many serious challenges. | The senior Israeli officials have spoken and taken positions so much about the necessity of assassinating Yahya Sinwar that it seems they can no longer back down from this issue. This approach has made the assassination of Yahya Sinwar a matter of prestige for the Israeli regime. Yahya Sinwar and the Hamas movement are also trying to impose another intelligence and security victory on this regime in the framework of the equation defined by Israel. Sinwar is now managing the war against the Israeli army alongside other high-ranking leaders of the military and political branches of Hamas, while there is also a serious security focus on protecting him. Because his assassination by Israel could transmit negative pulses to the Palestinian resistance and the battlefields of Gaza. Yahya Sinwar and the security apparatuses of the Hamas movement, which he was one of the main founders of, are now facing a very big test. It seems that both Yahya Sinwar and Hamas, in general, have expected the current scenario, which is the widespread attack of the occupying regime of Jerusalem on the Gaza Strip and the attempt to assassinate the commanders and senior officials of this movement, and have made the necessary preparations for themselves in this regard. This makes Israel's efforts to assassinate the mysterious man of Hamas face many serious challenges. | ||
==Martyrdom== | |||
Abu Ibrahim, after years of struggle, was martyred on Thursday, October16,2024, corresponding to Mehr26,1403 in the Iranian calendar, and13 Rabi al-Thani,1446 in the lunar calendar, on the battlefield. On October17,2024, the Israeli Defense Forces announced that they were investigating the presence of Sanwar among three individuals killed during yesterday’s operation in Gaza, although neither Israel nor Hamas officially confirmed his death. Israeli soldiers, while investigating attacks on Hamas members, discovered a body that bore a strong resemblance to Sanwar, and a piece of his finger was cut off and sent to Israel as a sample of DNA. | |||
=Reactions= | |||
==Message from Imam Khamenei== | |||
The message from the Leader of the Revolution outlined three strategies:1. For the resistance front: advance and do not stop;2. For Hamas: remain alive and persistent;3. For Iran: continual companionship with the sincere fighters and devotees. | |||
The text of the message from the Islamic Revolution Leader is as follows: In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. O Muslim nations! O valiant youth of the region! The heroic fighter, Commander Yahya Sanwar, has joined his martyred comrades. He was a shining figure of resistance and struggle; he stood with unwavering resolve against the oppressive and invading enemy; with wisdom and courage, he struck back; he left an indelible blow of October7 in the history of this region; and then he flew to the ascension of martyrs with pride and dignity. Someone like him, who spent his life fighting against the usurping and oppressive enemy, deserves nothing less than martyrdom. His absence is certainly painful for the resistance front, but this front will not cease its advance, even with the martyrdom of prominent figures like Sheikh Ahmed Yassin, Fathi Shiqaqi, Rantisi, and Ismail Haniyeh; and it will face no halt with Sanwar’s martyrdom, with God’s permission. "Hamas is alive and will remain alive." We will, as always, stand alongside the sincere fighters and warriors; with the grace and help of God. | |||
I extend my condolences to the family of our brother Yahya Sanwar, to his comrades, and to all those devoted to the jihad for the sake of God, and I congratulate them on his martyrdom.Peace be upon the righteous servants of God. | |||
Seyyed Ali Khamenei;1403/7/28 | |||
==Message from the President of I. R. Iran | |||
The text of the President's message is as follows:In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. The news of the assassination and martyrdom of the tireless fighter, head of the Political Bureau of Hamas, Mr. Yahya Sanwar, although painful and distressing for all freedom-seekers of the world, especially the heroic people of Palestine, is at the same time a clear sign of the unceasing crimes of the usurping and child-killing Zionist regime. Martyr Sanwar, throughout his valuable life, spent years in the captivity of the brutal Zionist regime and continued to fight heroically until the last moments of his glorious life without giving up. Jihad in opposition to aggression and dedicating freedom and liberation to the rightful owners of the occupied territories is a monumental movement and lofty goal that will not be halted by the assassination and removal of the heroes in this arena. Just as the dear martyr, Ismail Haniyeh, said: “If one leader vanishes, another will rise.” The enemy should be aware that with the martyrdom of commanders, heroes, and leaders, there will be no disruption in the struggle of the Islamic Ummah against oppression and occupation. I offer my congratulations and condolences for the martyrdom of this brave field commander, Martyr Yahya Sanwar, to the Supreme Leader (may his shadow be prolonged), the oppressed and dignified people of Gaza, and all freedom-seekers of the world.Masoud Pezeshkian, President of the Islamic Republic of Iran. | |||
==Message from the Secretary-General of the Unity Conference== | |||
The text of the message from Hojjatoleslam and Muslims Shahriari following the martyrdom of Yahya Sanwar is as follows: | |||
In the Name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful"Let those who fight in the cause of Allah, who sell this worldly life for the Hereafter, strive hard, for whoever fights in the cause of Allah and is killed or overcomes will receive a great reward." I extend my congratulations and condolences on the proud martyrdom of the brave Commander of the resistance, the tireless and unyielding Mujahid, the esteemed martyr Yahya Sanwar, the honorable head of the Political Bureau of the Islamic Resistance Movement Hamas, to the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution (may his shadow be prolonged), the oppressed and subjugated nations, especially to the noble and resilient people of Palestine, and to the warriors of the great Islamic resistance front. This hero of Jihad and resistance for the freedom of Palestine, who stood firm against the oppression and brutality of the usurping regime with unwavering faith and a heart full of love for his homeland and the Islamic Ummah, demonstrated through his martyrdom on the battlefield that the disciples of the school of "Islam" and "Martyrdom," who are grounded in noble ideals and values, have stepped into the arena of struggle and fear not martyrdom on this sacred path. Yahya Sanwar, a Sunni commander whose aspirations were Kufa-like and symbolized a united Islamic Ummah, stood firm like a mountain against fierce winds, feared not the hardships, and resisted all pressures and ruthless attacks. God Almighty granted him a heroic martyrdom, bestowing upon him eternal dignity, making him a symbol of perseverance, honor, and hope for the Palestinian Mujahideen, as well as a role model for both the current and future generations to show everyone that the leaders of the resistance stand firm on the path of Palestine's ideals until their last breath. We honor the pure and holy spirit of this great martyr and express our condolences to his esteemed family, his comrades, and the oppressed and mighty people of Gaza. We ask Almighty God for this hero of resistance to be resurrected alongside the martyrs of the early Islam and the martyrs of Karbala. Support and victory are the promises of God to the fighters of the Islamic resistance front and the beloved Palestine, and we are certain that the banner of struggle against oppression and transgression will always be raised high, and the liberation of Palestine, as well as the end of the disgraceful life of the usurping Zionist regime, will soon be realized. God willing. | |||
==Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of I. R. Iran== | |||
In the Name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful"Go forth, and you shall inherit glory for your sons." The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran congratulates and expresses condolences on the martyrdom of Yahya Sanwar, the great hero of the path to Palestinian freedom, a freedman of honor, and an author who spent22 years of his life in the dungeons of the occupiers, during which he wrote several works including the novel "Thorn and Clove." He ultimately took up arms and was martyred on the battlefield against the occupying army. This message is conveyed to the great and patient people of Palestine, the Islamic Ummah, and all free and dignity-seeking people around the world. Yahya Sanwar was a branch of the noble tree of honorable resistance against the occupation and the oppression of Zionism, dedicating his blessed life to the dignified struggle for the legitimate and human rights of the Palestinian people, liberating them from the yoke of occupation and apartheid. The name Sanwar has now been added to the illustrious record of the heroic figures of the Islamic Ummah such as Sheikh Ahmed Yassin, Abdul Aziz Rantisi, Qasem Soleimani, Ismail Haniyeh, and Sayyid Hassan Nasrallah, who sacrificed everything to keep alive the path of resistance and strive to end the occupation and to realize the legitimate and fundamental right to dignity and existence. The Islamic Republic of Iran strongly condemns the crimes of the Zionist regime in the assassination and killing of Palestinian leaders and elites, which is part of the ongoing13-month genocidal plan in the occupied territories. It reminds the responsibility of the arms suppliers and the political and financial supporters of this regime, particularly the United States, as accomplices in the commission of these crimes. The footage released from the moment of the heroic martyrdom of Sanwar in the ruins of Gaza is a profound outcry that embodies the victimhood and helplessness of a people oppressed for eighty years under the merciless rule of the occupiers; it showcases the grandeur of faith, dignity, courage, and self-sacrifice, deliberately choosing a dignified death over a life of humiliation. Without a doubt, the physical elimination of those striving for dignity and human honor will not hinder the doctrine and path of resistance; rather, their honorable deaths inspire their true followers for freedom and honor. | |||
==Brigades of Izz ad-Din al-Qassam== | |||
Military Statement from the Martyr Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades is as follows: | |||
"And do not think that those who are killed in the cause of Allah are dead; rather, they are alive with their Lord, receiving provision." [Surah Al-Imran –169] | |||
To the struggling Palestinian nation... to the Arab and Muslim nation: The Martyr Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades announce the martyrdom of Yahya Sanwar "Abu Ibrahim," the leader of the Islamic Resistance Movement Hamas. He did not turn his back on the fronts and was martyred in the most honorable confrontations defending the blessed Al-Aqsa Mosque, our people, and their legitimate rights. It is an honor that our commanders are present in the fields even before the soldiers, and its commanders lead the caravan of martyrs, sacrificing their lives and blood for the sake of God and the freedom of Palestine. As the commander, he heroically engaged with aggressors who believed that Gaza was a delicious prey for their cowardly army. | |||
The path of "Abu Ibrahim," our commander, was an honorable one; he was from the lineage of the founders of the Islamic Resistance Movement Hamas and its military and security apparatus. He spent over twenty years of his youth in the prisons of the occupying regime. Upon his release, he continued his path of struggle, denying himself comfort and overseeing the military operations of the movement in three areas while playing a key role in the unification of resistance fronts in the path to Jerusalem. He then assumed leadership of this movement in Gaza, creating a qualitative transformation in the political and military landscape, with "Storming of Al-Aqsa" at the forefront. | |||
When the resistance groups, especially Hamas, decided to enter this great and historic battle of the Palestinian jihad, they knew the price of freedom was very high, and all the people had already paid the cost before being freed from the occupiers. The devoted children were ready to advance, presenting their commanders and soldiers, refusing to surrender to the enemy or remain silent in the face of injustice and the plunder of their people's legitimate rights. Our path of jihad and struggle will not cease until the liberation of Palestine and the expulsion of the last Zionist from it, and the restoration of all our legitimate rights. The best proof of this is that our nation, one year after the battle of "Storming Al-Aqsa," despite paying heavy costs and in the face of the savage genocidal crimes of the Zionists, has not surrendered or been defeated. | |||
If this criminal enemy thinks that by assassinating great resistance leaders like Sanwar, Haniyeh, Nasrallah, al-Arouri, and others, it can extinguish the flame of resistance or push it back, it is mistaken; the resistance will continue and will intensify until the legitimate goals of our people are achieved. For martyrdom is the highest aspiration of our leaders, and their blood will be a guiding light for liberation and a fire upon the aggressors. Our leaders have sacrificed hundreds of thousands of determined fighters to cleanse Palestine and Al-Aqsa from their impurity, God willing.**"The result of jihad is either victory or martyrdom."**The Martyr Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades - Palestine, Friday, the15th of Rabi al-Thani,1446 AH. | |||
==Hezbollah Lebanon== | |||
Hezbollah Lebanon expressed its condolences regarding the martyrdom of Yahya Sanwar. In a statement, Hezbollah Lebanon said: "We offer our condolences to the struggling and oppressed people of Palestine, our brothers in the Hamas movement, the Arab and Islamic Ummah, and all the freedom fighters and free people of the world, on the martyrdom of the commander of the 'Storming of Al-Aqsa,' the head of the political bureau of Hamas, the martyr leader Yahya Sanwar. We extend our condolences to his honorable and sacrificing family, and we ask God for patience, solace, and high rewards for them in the hereafter." | |||
Hezbollah stated: "The martyr commander Yahya Sanwar, who took on the mantle from the martyr Ismail Haniyeh to continue the path of resistance and self-sacrifice alongside the fighters standing against the American project and Zionist occupation, shed his blood and achieved the highest levels of human dignity and perfection." In its statement, Hezbollah said: "In Hezbollah, alongside the steadfast and resilient Lebanese people, we confront the consequences of the crimes of the Zionist enemy. We affirm once again our support and solidarity with our people in Palestine, having complete faith in God's promise and the assistance of His faithful servants. We ask God to embrace our dear martyr with His vast mercy and forgiveness, and to grant victory, dignity, and freedom to the hearts of the fighting believers." | |||
==Islamic Resistance of Iraq== | |||
In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful: "Permission is given to those who fight because they have been wronged, and indeed, Allah is capable of granting them victory." [Surah Al-Hajj –39]. The Mujahideen of the Islamic Resistance in Iraq, continuing their stance against occupation, in support of their people in Palestine and Lebanon, and in response to the massacres committed by the occupying regime against civilians including children, women, and the elderly, launched an attack this morning, Saturday, October19,2024, on a military target in the northern territories using drones. "And victory is not but from Allah; indeed, Allah is Exalted in Might and Wise." [Surah Al-Imran –126]Islamic Resistance in Iraq, Saturday,15th of Rabi al-Thani,1446 AH. | |||
==Sayyed Hassan Khomeini== | |||
Sayyed Hassan Khomeini stated: “Yahya Sanwar has been martyred, but his unparalleled ideals and struggles will remain eternal and recurring. Undoubtedly, occupation will come to an end, and the occupiers will reach the end of the line. The heroic martyrdom of Yahya Sanwar has opened a new chapter in the history of the struggles of the Palestinian people." | |||
==People of Yemen== | |||
The statement of the people of Yemen at the conclusion of their million-strong rally in various cities of the country: "Sanwar fought at the forefront of Islam, representing the entire Ummah against the Zionists. Martyr Sanwar and his Mujahid companions in the 'Storm of Al-Aqsa' operation shook the strongholds of the Zionists as the largest operation in the history of confronting the Zionist enemy. We will continue the path of this martyr and strive in the way of God in all military, political, and media fields, and the 'Storm of Al-Aqsa' will not cease until the liberation of Palestine and the expulsion of the Zionists, and we will continue to support the people and resistance of Lebanon against the Zionist enemy." | |||
==Secretary-General of Ansar Allah Movement in Yemen== | |||
The Secretary-General of the Ansar Allah movement in Yemen stated: "Martyr Sanwar fell in the field of confrontation, bravery, and honor. The sacrifices of the Palestinian people and their Mujahideen will never be forgotten. Hamas is a cohesive movement that has provided martyrs since its inception. We express our deepest condolences and sympathy to the family of martyr Sanwar, the Hamas movement, the Qassam Brigades, and all the people of Palestine. The enemy believes that sacrifices will lead to the collapse of resistance, but the Qassam Brigades will continue to defend their people and holy places. We will never cease our support for the people of Palestine, and we tell our brothers in Palestine: you are not alone, and we are with you until victory." | |||
Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of Iran | |||
The message from Major General Baqeri, Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces, following the martyrdom of Yahya Sanwar: "The despicable Zionists should know that the blazing torch of resistance will not be extinguished by the martyrdom of that dear one. The brave Palestinian fighters, with stronger determination, will continue to be the sharp and piercing sword against the wicked occupiers, resolved to liberate the noble Quds. The Zionist enemy should know it is nearing the end of its disgraceful life." | |||
==Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps of Iran== | |||
The text of the message from the Commander-in-Chief of the IRGC is as follows: "I extend my condolences on the proud martyrdom of the resilient Mujahid and elite of the Palestinian Islamic resistance, Yahya Sanwar, head of the political bureau of Hamas. The name 'Martyr Sanwar' will shine from today alongside the names of renowned Palestinian fighters such as Ahmed Yassin and Ismail Haniyeh, who were martyred in the struggle for the liberation of noble Quds. This will ignite the flame of anti-Zionist resistance and, by God's grace, will soon turn the usurpers of the sacred land to ashes. He shone as a symbol of the unwavering struggle and anti-Zionist resistance in the Islamic Ummah and the Arab world, with revolutionary spirit and successful command at strategic and operational levels, especially in orchestrating the historic operations of 'Sword of Al-Quds' and 'Storm of Al-Aqsa,' causing catastrophic strategic turmoil within Zionism. Martyr Sanwar, not in the depths of Gaza's secret tunnels, but in the heart of the battlefield and on the ground, commanded and led the resistance fighters to martyrdom, exposing the fabricated and false narratives of the Zionist regime about him." | |||
==Secretary-General of Islamic Jihad Movement== | |||
Ziad al-Nakhalah, Secretary-General of the Islamic Jihad Movement: "The martyrdom of Sanwar is a turning point in the history of the Palestinian struggle. The name of Martyr Sanwar is intertwined with the greatest battle that the Palestinian people have fought throughout their long struggle, namely 'Storm of Al-Aqsa.' We bid farewell to Abu Ibrahim, our leader and martyr, and the martyrs in our struggle towards the liberation of Al-Quds are alive and provided for by their Lord. Our flags are raised and will not be lowered, and the Palestinian people and the resistance are loyal to the path of resistance." | |||
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