Abu Ubaida, the spokesperson for the Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades - the military wing of Hamas - has returned with a public address after a prolonged silence, delivering clear messages regarding the Israeli occupation and developments in Iran, Lebanon, and Yemen.
His address comes at a sensitive time, as Palestinians strive to balance their commitment to political agreements with responses to ongoing Israeli violations. Political writer and analyst Ahmed al-Hayla emphasized that the first message focused on rejecting the transition to the next phase of the ceasefire agreement unless the requirements of the first phase are met, including the opening of the Rafah crossing, treating patients, delivering aid, and activating the