In a shift from earlier unwavering support, Mousa Abu Marzouk, a senior Hamas official, voiced his regrets over the Oct. 7 attack on Israel. He indicated that had he known the catastrophic aftermath it would unleash upon Gaza, he would not have endorsed the operation, which escalated a humanitarian crisis leading to mass displacement and shortages of essential resources. Despite his earlier endorsement of the strategic military approach, Abu Marzouk's recent reflections signal possible internal dissent within Hamas regarding their aggressive tactics and the collateral damage inflicted on civilians.
Mousa Abu Marzouk, a top Hamas official, expressed regret over the Oct. 7 attack on Israel, stating he would not have supported it had he known its consequences.
He emphasized that he was not informed about the specific plans for the assault, which resulted in significant casualties and a humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
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