Hamas Slogan 'Remember Khyber' Echoes From Gaza to Global Protests as Call for Jewish Destruction

The slogan "Remember Khyber, Jews, Muhammad's army will return" has become a powerful ideological banner for terrorist groups in Gaza and the broader Arab world. This chant, frequently heard in footage from Gaza and anti-Israel demonstrations worldwide, is rooted in a 7th-century battle where Muhammad's forces defeated Jewish communities in the oasis of Khyber, located in present-day Saudi Arabia. For these groups, the slogan is not merely symbolic but a declaration of intent to replicate the historic defeat and massacre of Jews in Khyber against the Jewish population in Israel today.

In recent months, especially since the outbreak of Israel's "Sword of Iron" military operation, the slogan has escalated from symbolic use to a concrete call for the total annihilation of Jews, as propagated by Hamas militants and their supporters in Gaza. Videos from Gaza show residents openly expressing full support for Hamas, with some declaring their commitment to fight "to the last drop of blood." This rhetoric has also influenced anti-Israel protests in global capitals, where demonstrators echo calls for the return of Muhammad's army to repeat the historic massacre.

The slogan serves as a stark ideological message rather than a call for dialogue or peace. It frames the conflict as an existential religious war, promising that the fate of Jews in Israel will mirror that of the Jews in Khyber. As the Israel Defense Forces continue targeting Hamas commanders in Gaza, this slogan underscores the ideological dimension of the conflict, highlighting that the enemy views Jews not just as political adversaries but as a people destined for destruction according to their worldview.