(31 Jan 2025)
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Sanaa, Yemen – 31 January 2025
1. Various hundreds of Yemeni worshippers attending absent prayers at Al-Saleh Mosque for head of Hamas’ military wing Mohammad al Deif and others
2. SOUNDBITE (Arabic) Yahya Qasim, participant:
“The absent prayer today is for the noble martyrs whose names were announced by the leaders of Hamas, headed by the heroic martyr Muhammad Deif, the brave military commander. The absent prayer expresses the unity in stance and the unity of purpose, reflecting the brotherhood of faith and the Islamic cause.“
3. Various of prayers
4. SOUNDBITE (Arabic) Abdul Rahman Al-Hamli, participant:
“We extend our congratulations to the Qassam Brigade for these great martyrs who exerted their efforts from the very first moment in the way of God to fight the criminal Zionist enemy, against those who destroy the land and its offspring. Today, the Republic of Yemen, led by Mr. Abdul-Malik Al-Houthi, offers condolences and presents this victory and blessing, as they are the leaders on the front lines. We will continue their path and will not abandon this until God inherits the earth and all that is upon it.“
5. Various of worshipers chanting Houthi slogan, UPSOUND (Arabic) “Death to Israel, curse the Jews, victory to Islam"
STORYLINE:
Hundreds of Yemenis attended Friday a prayer service for the head of Hamas’ military wing and four other members of the militant group who were confirmed dead this week.
Sanaa’s Al-Saleh Mosque was packed with devotees, who bowed their heads in prayer before chanting, "Death to Israel, curse the Jews, victory to Islam."
Hamas on Thursday confirmed the death of Mohammed Deif, head of its military wing and one of the alleged masterminds of the Oct. 7 attack. Israel said six months ago he was killed in an airstrike in Gaza.
Arab television networks cut into livestreams of the Palestinian prisoner release to carry a press conference held by Hamas to confirm the death of Deif and four other members.
The confirmation dealt, at least symbolically, a powerful blow to the militant group, particularly since the elusive Deif was considered iconic among Hamas fighters for surviving multiple assassination attempts.
Israel had previously announced each of the five deaths confirmed on Thursday.
Hamas’ confirmation comes as the group reasserts itself as Gaza’s dominant political force despite the Israeli military’s stated goal of destroying and dislodging it.
Earlier this week, Hamas militants welcomed Palestinians returning home to northern Gaza.
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