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Hamas Praises Moroccan Man as “Heroic Martyr” After Tel Aviv Stabbing Attack

Hamas Praises Tel Aviv Attack as Act of Resistance

The Palestinian militant group Hamas‌ praised‍ the stabbing attack⁣ in ⁣Tel Aviv ‌on Tuesday, January 21, 2024, calling⁤ the attacker, a Moroccan ‍man identified ​as Abdelkader Aziz, a “heroic martyr.” The attack, which⁤ injured four Israelis, came just hours after an ‍Israeli raid in Jenin in the⁢ occupied West Bank left ​several Palestinians dead and many more wounded.

In a statement released ​on Telegram, Hamas celebrated the attack ⁣as ‌a “natural‌ response”⁤ to the events⁣ in Jenin,‌ emphasizing that the “resistance will continue to escalate as long as⁢ the occupation and its crimes persist.” The group framed the attack as a direct message that ‍”blood⁤ will be met with blood”⁤ and that the “hand of resistance will strike with full force⁤ deep ​within the ⁢occupying entity.”

Hamas rejected any notion ⁣of‌ Israeli success in the​ West Bank,⁢ arguing that such attempts are “futile” and⁣ will not bring security to Israelis. Instead, they asserted, these ‌actions will become a “nightmare” that undermines ‌Israel’s stability.‌ The⁢ group ‌called on Palestinians in the West Bank to intensify resistance against Israeli forces and settlers, urging them to support ‌Jenin ‌and ​other areas facing ‍Israeli ‌operations “with all possible means of‌ resistance.”

The attack resonated widely on social media, with many expressing ​support ‍for⁤ Aziz. ⁤ One user ‌on X (formerly Twitter) wrote, “Glory to⁣ every ‍honorable ⁢Arab, every ⁤free⁤ person in the world, and to ⁣the son of⁤ Morocco, Abdel ⁣Aziz al-Qadi.” Another post ‌identified him as ‍Abdel Aziz Qadi, born in 1995, ​”a martyr on the path to Jerusalem,” adding, “You have⁣ won the ultimate victory, our martyr.”

Initial reports suggested Aziz was a Moroccan national residing in the​ United States. However, conflicting information emerged regarding his residency and background. This ‌discrepancy⁣ highlights⁢ the ​often-chaotic information landscape surrounding such events, particularly in the ⁤immediate aftermath. ‍ The⁢ attack⁤ underscores the⁢ ongoing tensions and cycle of violence in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, with both‍ sides claiming​ justification for ⁢their actions. ⁣The incident also ‌raises ‍questions about the potential ⁣for⁤ further​ escalation and the challenges in ​achieving a lasting peace. Resources like the ⁣United Nations and organizations focused on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, such as the B’Tselem, offer further information and ‍analysis on the complex dynamics at play.

While ⁢Hamas lauded the attack as an​ act of resistance, others condemned⁢ it as an act of⁢ terrorism. ‌This differing perspective‍ highlights the deeply entrenched narratives and the lack of⁣ consensus on defining violence within the conflict. ‍ The international community continues ​to‍ call for de-escalation and a return ​to negotiations, ​but the path towards ⁢a peaceful resolution remains elusive. The ongoing violence underscores the urgent need for a renewed ​focus on dialogue and finding common ground to break the cycle of violence and achieve ​a lasting peace.

Keywords: Hamas, Tel ‍Aviv,⁤ stabbing attack,‍ Jenin raid, West Bank, Israeli-Palestinian ​conflict, resistance, occupation, martyrdom, Abdelkader Aziz, violence, terrorism, peace negotiations.

The MoroccoMirror team

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