"Hamas Escalates Rhetoric and Actions Amidst Ceasefire Talks and UAV Tensions"
Hamas' military wing, the al-Qassam Brigades, declared that their Operation al-Aqsa Storm has set Israel on the path to extinction. The operation, which took place on October 7, involved capturing hundreds and targeting Israeli military assets, including over 825 vehicles and three helicopters. Hamas spokesman Abu Ubaida emphasized the resistance's impact on Israeli forces and reiterated their stance against prisoner exchanges until Israel ceases its aggression in Gaza. Despite a temporary ceasefire and some prisoner exchanges facilitated by Qatar and Egypt, the conflict has resulted in significant casualties, with at least 21,320 people killed.