Gaza Residents Detail Hamas Incitement Leading to October 7 Massacre
Translated & summarized from Now 14 by baba
Gazan residents have provided testimonies detailing Hamas's incitement and the widespread euphoria following the October 7th massacre, describing how Hamas operatives encouraged civilians to participate. Testimonies indicate that Hamas promoted the idea of October 7th as "the day of liberation," motivating many to join the attacks. These ideologies, described as extreme and rooted in the Muslim Brotherhood, have been present in Gaza for years, contrasting sharply with the current reality of devastation in the Strip.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Gazan testimonies reveal Hamas incitement and euphoria following the October 7th massacre.
- Hamas operatives allegedly urged civilians to participate, calling October 7th "the day of liberation."
- Civilians were motivated to steal, rape, and murder during the attacks.
- Extreme ideologies, linked to the Muslim Brotherhood, have been taught in Gaza for years.
- The current reality in Gaza is one of devastation, contrasting with the October 7th euphoria.
Exclusive footage obtained by Channel 14 reveals testimonies from Gaza residents describing the years of incitement and hatred that preceded the October 7th massacre, culminating in celebrations and euphoria following the attack. One Gazan civilian, identified as 'M', stated that Hamas operatives urged civilians to participate in the massacre starting at 6 a.m. on October 7th, telling them it was "the day of liberation." He explained that less educated civilians were motivated to attack, with some going to steal, others to rape, and some to murder.
Another Gazan civilian, 'D', described the prevailing mindset and the murderous ideology that drove large numbers of people into the streets that day. He attributed these ideas to the Muslim Brotherhood, noting that such extreme Iranian-ISIS ideologies have been taught in schools for a long time and did not originate on October 7th. According to the testimonies, Gazans believed the Al-Aqsa flood would be recorded in Palestinian history as a day of celebration and a great victory over the Zionists.
Three years into the conflict, the reality in Gaza today is starkly different from the euphoria experienced on October 7th, with the article noting the devastation brought upon the Strip by Hamas.
