> our brave fighters from the al-qassam brigades, those heroes who astonished the entire world with their extraordinary bravery and operations, stood steadfast until the very last moment of this war. they resisted with honor and ethics, both in defense and attack. they carried out unique operations with unparalleled courage and valor, planting explosives, launching missiles, setting ambushes, and engaging in close combat. they inflicted heavy losses on the enemy, turning the occupations machinery into charred coffins. > we salute all the fighters from the heroic resistance factions, especially the members of saraya al-quds, our brothers in arms from islamic jihad. they exemplified the spirit of the free and sacrificial fighter, giving their lives willingly for the sake of allah, their homeland, and the defense of their people. > today, we affirm that the occupation has not and will not defeat our people or their resistance, by the grace of allah. the occupation has achieved nothing but destruction, devastation, and massacres against our people. it only secured its captives through an agreement with the resistance to stop the war and aggression, along with an honorable prisoner exchange deal. > we say with confidence and certainty: the steadfastness of our people, their immense sacrifices, and the bravery of their resistance have thwarted and failed the occupations declared and hidden goals for this war. our peoples will remains free, unyielding, and pure, untouched by betrayal or weakness. instead, they have remained proud and resilient to the last moment, by allahs grace. > to our loyal and giving people as we announce the achievement of a ceasefire and the end of the aggression, we extend all words of gratitude and appreciation to everyone who stood by us, our people, and our resistance during the harsh moments.
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