As a ceasefire takes effect and hundreds of thousands of Palestinians begin returning to Gaza City and the northern part of the strip, Hamas’ military wing, Al-Qassam Brigades, have reposted a July speech from their spokesperson, Abu Obaida, signaling a "divine victory."

 

Message of “Divine Victory”

In a snippet from a speech delivered on July 18, Abu Obaida said, "We kiss the head of all our people, the patient and victorious elders... and we bring them good news from our Lord, glory be to him: To God belongs the command, before and after, and on that day, the believers will rejoice in the victory of God."

 

The reposting of the speech coincides with the return of hundreds of thousands of Palestinians to their homes after the withdrawal of ‘Israeli’ forces from several areas as part of the deal to end the war.