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Hamas Leader Claims October Attacks Isolated Israel Diplomatically

2/11/2026

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Speaking from Istanbul, Osama Hamdan, a senior Hamas leader, said the October 7 attacks diplomatically isolated Israel.
He expressed pride in Hamas's resistance and said no price could be placed on freedom.
Hamdan attributed all suffering to Israeli actions and rejected Hamas involvement in civilian violence.
He acknowledged summary executions of alleged collaborators and justified them as legal under Palestinian law.

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Speaking from Istanbul, Osama Hamdan, a senior Hamas leader, said the October 7 attacks diplomatically isolated Israel.
He expressed pride in Hamas's resistance and said no price could be placed on freedom.
Hamdan attributed all suffering to Israeli actions and rejected Hamas involvement in civilian violence.
He acknowledged summary executions of alleged collaborators and justified them as legal under Palestinian law.