Tue Sep 17 04:53:00 UTC 2024: ## Hamas Vows to Fight On in Gaza, Citing Iranian Support
**Gaza City** – Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar has declared that the Palestinian group is prepared for a “long war of attrition” against Israel, citing support from Iran-backed regional allies. Sinwar, who took over leadership last month following the death of Ismail Haniyeh, made the statement in a letter to Hamas’ Yemeni allies. His declaration comes nearly a year after the start of the current conflict in Gaza.
The statement follows a wave of Israeli airstrikes in Gaza on Monday, which resulted in the deaths of at least two dozen Palestinians, according to local medics and rescuers. The Israeli military has not commented on the strikes.
Sinwar’s vow to continue fighting reflects the ongoing tensions between Israel and Hamas. The group has been engaged in a series of armed confrontations with Israel in recent years, with the current conflict proving to be particularly protracted.
The extent and nature of Iranian support to Hamas remains unclear. However, Sinwar’s statement highlights the regional alliances and dynamics at play in the conflict.
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