Gaza Resident Threatens New October 7th Attack, Favors Hamas Military Wing

A young man identifying himself as a Gaza resident made further threatening statements in a recorded conversation, following earlier claims of a "new October 7th" and intentions to kidnap Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. In a newly released segment, he stated, "Just as we opened the border to you in the kibbutzim, we will come and open it on you." He also expressed a desire to pray at the Al-Aqsa Mosque, implying a forceful approach to reaching Jerusalem.

When asked whether he preferred Benjamin Netanyahu or Benny Gantz as Israel's prime minister, the individual did not choose either. Instead, he responded, "The Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades," referring to the military wing of Hamas. He further added, "The leader leaves behind leaders, and the martyr leaves behind martyrs."

The interviewer stated that he did not prompt the man to mention the kibbutzim or October 7th, but the resident brought up the border breach and kibbutz attacks himself when asked how he planned to reach Jerusalem from Gaza. The interviewer emphasized that while the man's identity and exact location could not be verified, his statements were recorded.

The article notes that hearing such threats, especially nearly three years after the October 7th massacre, makes it difficult to dismiss them as mere talk. The continued discussion of breaching kibbutzim and repeating such actions suggests a lack of perceived victory for those making the threats.