DaysofPal – Ezzat al-Rishq, a member of Hamas’s political bureau, stated Saturday that Iran’s forceful retaliatory strikes against Israel send a clear message: arrogance and aggression will not go unanswered.
In a press release, al-Rishq emphasized that Iran’s operation—consisting of dozens of precision-guided missiles and drones—struck deep inside the Zionist entity, exposing the ineffectiveness of Israel’s much-touted “Iron Dome,” “Arrow,” and “David’s Sling” defense systems.
“Those who ignite fire in the region will eventually burn in it,” said al-Rishq. “The message is clear: whoever commits aggression will pay the price.”
According to early reports, Iran’s strikes have resulted in the deaths of three Israelis: two from missile impacts in Rishon LeZion, south of Tel Aviv, and one settler in Ramat Gan. The number of injured has reportedly climbed to 90, with widespread damage reported across central Israel.
Yedioth Ahronoth reported that Iran launched three missile salvos within 15 minutes early Saturday. Iranian state television confirmed the launch of a new wave of missiles from Tehran and the western city of Kermanshah, targeting multiple sites in occupied Palestine.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) described the strikes—dubbed “Operation True Promise 3”—as a direct response to Friday’s Israeli attacks that targeted high-ranking Iranian military leaders, nuclear scientists, and strategic facilities.
Israeli media confirmed that missiles hit Tel Aviv and several locations in northern occupied territories, triggering widespread panic. Loud explosions were heard across major population centers.
In response, the Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) instructed settlers to remain in shelters as missiles continued to rain down. Air raid sirens sounded in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, the West Bank, and hundreds of other locations.
Al-Rishq framed Iran’s retaliation as a natural response to Israeli aggression: “This is what happens when the Zionist entity recklessly escalates conflict and violates the sovereignty of other nations.”
The Hamas official concluded by saying the Iranian response underscores a broader regional reality: resistance and reprisal will remain constants as long as injustice and occupation persist.
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