Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar declared on Monday that the group is prepared for an extended conflict against Israel, addressing Yemen's Iran-backed Huthi rebels. Sinwar stated that Gaza and its allies in Iraq, Lebanon, and Yemen, are ready to endure a long war to weaken Israel's political resolve. This follows a recent missile attack on central Israel claimed by the Houthis, prompting Israeli retaliatory threats.
Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar declared on Monday that the group is prepared for an extended conflict against Israel, addressing Yemen's Iran-backed Huthi rebels nearly a year into the Gaza war.
In his message, Sinwar proclaimed that Gaza and its allies, including groups in Iraq, Lebanon, and Yemen, are ready to endure a long war to erode Israel's political resolve.
This statement followed a missile attack on central Israel claimed by the Houthis on Sunday, which caused no casualties but prompted threats of retaliation from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Sinwar praised the Houthis for their missile attacks, stating their efforts, alongside those from Lebanon and Iraq, would ultimately bring defeat to Israel.
The Houthis, aligned with Iran’s axis of resistance, have been launching missile and drone strikes in solidarity with Palestinians, affecting global shipping routes near Yemen.
A notable Houthi drone strike in July killed a civilian in Tel Aviv, leading to significant retaliatory Israeli strikes on Yemen's Hodeida port.