Gazan Youth Vows Continued Struggle, Predicts Israeli Demise

Three years after the October 7th attacks, a reporter for Kikar HaShabbat, Moshe Arya, conducted a live conversation with a young Gazan man. When directly asked about responsibility for the October 7th massacre, the Gazan youth responded, "Of course, we carried out October 7th." The conversation intensified as the youth described the heavy price paid by Gaza's residents during the war, stating, "Our homes were destroyed and we lost everything we had. We lost dear and beloved people, our children, our brothers, our cousins, our neighbors, and our family members."

Instead of expressing remorse, the Gazan youth declared their actions a "sacrifice for Palestine." He stated, "We give our lives and our blood for Palestine and for this land." While clarifying he could not represent all Gazans, his message was clear: "Whoever thinks we in Gaza are finished, no, we are not finished. On the contrary, God puts strength in our hearts, God gives us patience, and with God's help, we will win in the end." He dismissed the idea that 80 years of talk about Palestinian liberation had achieved nothing, asserting, "History repeats itself," and that the path has not changed.

The youth warned that the struggle against Israel would not remain solely a Palestinian one, predicting, "Not only we will rise and fight. Victory and liberation, God knows, will come from the lands of Al-Sham." He issued a direct threat: "The end of this entity is near, very near." Despite describing the dire situation in Gaza, he remained resolute, saying, "For three years, every day we go through this. We suffer, we see the pain and taste death. But God is with us and God protects us." He reiterated the prediction, "The day will come when you will regret what you did to us in Gaza."

He affirmed a willingness to continue the fight even after heavy losses, stating, "By God, by God, by God, even if all the people of Gaza lose their lives, we will defend our land that was taken from us by force." He expressed hope for a future "liberation" and accused Israel of committing "the most terrible crimes" and leaving no one safe in their homes. Towards the end, he invoked divine justice, stating, "The injustice is darkness and injustice never lasts forever. Whoever has a right against another will get it. You will be judged before God." He concluded by repeating, "The end of this entity is near, very near," and the chilling final words, "This day is yours, tomorrow is ours. Goodbye."