Israel's false claims during its onslaught on Gaza have been exposed once again with the reappearance of senior Hamas commander Hussein Fayyad, who was previously reported killed by the IDF.
Fayyad appeared in a recent video claiming Hamas's victory over Israeli forces.
On May 23 last year, the Israeli army claimed to have killed Fayyad inside an underground complex in the northern town of Jabalia. Israel blames the Hamas commander for rocket fire during the Israeli genocidal war on Gaza and on Israeli settlements near the border with the enclave.
On Wednesday, the Israeli army acknowledged that its intelligence about Fayyadh’s death was inaccurate.
Experts say Fayyad’s survival underscores the resilience of Hamas, which continues to maintain its presence in Gaza despite enduring heavy casualties.
Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) claim that some 20,000 Hamas fighters have been eliminated, but the group’s leadership remains intact, running Gaza amid a fragile ceasefire.
Dr Michael Milshtein, a senior researcher at the Dayan Center at Tel Aviv University, noted that the video exemplifies Hamas's ability to project strength.
"In the absence of another group willing to govern Gaza, Hamas will continue to run operations with figures like Fayyad," he told The Jerusalem Post.
Fayyad's return has reignited debates over the effectiveness of Israel’s strategy in Gaza. Analysts suggest his reappearance could undermine Israel's stated goal of eradicating Hamas, raising concerns about the...
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