Al-Duwairi: Israel is trying to erase Beit Lahia and prepare the Gaza Strip for a long-term occupation. He believes that this systematic destruction reflects their intention to wipe the city from the face of the earth.

The escalation of the Qassam Brigades - the military wing of the Islamic Resistance Movement Hamas - in Lebanon is normal behavior in order to support the resistance in Gaza and put pressure on Israel, he said. Al-Qassam announced earlier today the bombing of settlements near the Lebanese border with 40 missiles, while the occupation army said it was only 10 missiles.