The secretive Hamas attack on Israel has stunned the entire world. It was such a cautious yet organized assault that it took the Israeli military, considered the world's number one army, by surprise when Hamas infiltrators were on their borders.
According to Hamas sources, the plan for this historic attack on Israel was prepared in secrecy by the Al-Qassam Brigade's commander, Al-Dhif, in collaboration with Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar in Gaza. It was kept so covert that only a few Hamas leaders were aware of it.
A local source revealed that this operation was kept so secretive that not even Iran, which is one of Hamas' staunchest supporters in terms of financial and military aid, was informed of what Hamas was planning. Iran was only told that Hamas was planning a major operation, but the details and timing were kept undisclosed.
When Hamas TV announced that Al-Qassam's commander, Al-Dhif, would be making an important statement this week, Palestinians knew that something very significant was about to happen because Al-Dhif does not appear in public or address the public.
In his recorded message, Al-Dhif said that today is the day to express anger against Israel's attacks on Al-Aqsa. He urged the mujahideen to make Israel realize that its time is running out.