The Jerusalem Post reports: “Hamas called the October 7 massacre a ‘towering milestone’ in a Sunday statement commemorating the 38th anniversary of its founding. 

‘Al-Aqsa Flood was a towering milestone in our people’s march toward freedom and independence, and it will remain a firmly established landmark marking a true beginning for repelling the occupation and ending its presence on our land,’ the release stated. 

Hamas then claimed that it would pursue its objectives ‘regardless of the sacrifices,’ while asserting that Israel had failed to achieve its war aims.

‘We stand with pride and honor before the steadfastness, bravery, sacrifices, and resilience of our great people in all arenas, foremost among them our people in Gaza, the land of dignity, defiance, and loftiness, who struggled, persevered, and stood guard in defense of the land and holy sites on behalf of the entire nation,’ the statement added…”